Glen F. Smith

Glen F. Smith 100, Wausau, died Sunday February 24, 2008 at his home. He was born March 7, 1907, in Crandon, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (McHale) Smith. On August 24, 1926, he married Surilda Faulkner in Crandon. She preceded him in death in 1975. Glen worked as a bus driver for the City of Wausau. After "retiring" he again drove bus for the Marathon County Commission on Aging. He had a life long love of horses and owned many throughout the years. He liked riding them and having them shown at the fair. He enjoyed drives through the country and visiting with friends. He also was very active throughout his life. He still mowed his lawn and shoveled his snow at 100 years of age. He took great pride in keeping his lawn, car and himself in great shape. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his daughter, Florence Kapinsky, Wausau, a grandson, David (Jean) Kapinsky, Wausau, a great grand daughter, Sheila (John) Quinette, Franklin, two great great grandchildren, Hailey and Austin Quinette. He was preceded in death by his wife, Surilda, a grand daughter and her husband, Jamie and Michael Curley, a son-in-law, Steve Kapinsky and a brother, Ray Smith. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday February 28, 2008 at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. Rev. Gerald Pehler OFM Cap. will preside. Burial will be in the Crandon Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com