Clinton E. “Clint” Smith, 95, Wausau died Monday, May 26, 2025 at Prairie Ridge Health, Columbus.
He was born October 24, 1929 in Eau Claire, son of the late Clinton Edward and Cornelia (Crist) Smith. On August 25, 1956 he married Kitty Brown at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Eau Claire. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2021.
For over 50 years Clint was an optician at Benson Optical and prior to his retirement he worked at Twin City Optical in Wausau. Clint and Kitty were also members of the Wausau Boot and Saddle Club for many years, and enjoyed family camping through the years. Clint also enjoyed snowmobiling with family and friends and deer hunting with Steve and friends at the shack. Both Clint and Kitty enjoyed working funeral luncheons at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.
As the grandkids and great grandkids got into sporting and school events Clint could be found on the sidelines or auditorium watching with a big smile
Survivors include his two children, Barbara (Tim) Baranowski and Steve (Janet) Smith; three grandchildren, Seth (Melissa) Baranowski, Josh (Heather) Baranowski, Jessica (Jeff) Kurth; five great grandchildren, Landon & Emmy, Natalie, Mackenzie & Lincoln.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston. The Rev. Jerome Patric will preside. Entombment will be in Holy Angels Mausoleum, St. Michael Cemetery, Wausau. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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