Obit: Smith, Victor R. (1896 - 1969)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Smith, Suckow, Dushek

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/20/1969

Smith, Victor R. (18 September 1896 - 16 November 1969)

Victor R. Smith, 73, of Bethesda, Md., and former Neillsville resident, died there Sunday. A memorial service will be held today (Thursday) at 11 o’clock from the united Methodist Church in Neillsville, with the Rev. William Dushek officiating. Burial will be made in the Neillsville City Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was born September 18, 1896, in Wisconsin, where he received his education. He was married in 1921 in Neillsville to Viletta Suckow, who survives. He worked as a mechanic in a garage and operated his own garage in Highland, Ind., before retiring, when he made his home with his son and daughter-in-law in Maryland.

Survivors include a son, Gorden, of Bethesda, Md.; two brothers, Edward of Central City, Ia., and Herbert of Stevens Point; and three grandchildren.

The Georgas Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.