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Donald Smeal

November 17, 2019 - October 19, 2004

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Lachelle Batenhorst

Dear Ardyth and family, I just want you to know what a privilege it was for me to care for Don. What a great guy!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Bill & Daria Jochum

Dear Ardath,Ellen and all of the Smeal Family:With sadness & deepest sympathy we send this message. We thought Don was a remarkable man and always enjoyed his company so much. I know his gift to you of many, many wonderful memories will sustain you through this difficult time and his spirit will live on, forever, in the hearts of those he touched so deeply.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Always, Lovingly & Sincerely,Bill & Daria, Jeanne too...

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Ambrose & Nora Hugo

It was a pleasure for us to know him. He was a great area booster. Sincerely, Ambrose & Nora Hugo

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Mic and Helen Pfeifer

Ardath and family, we send our sincere sympathy to you all. It is never easy to loose the one you love. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May it comfort you to know that Don is now free of pain and enjoying eternal life. Sincerely, Mic & Helen

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Nick & Delpha Albus

Ardath & family - Special thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and all of those who will miss Don. He was a remarkable man, with a huge heart, who left a great legacy to the Village of Snyder, Nebraska. (Brother & Sister-in-law of Ginger Hunke)

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Elvin and Barbara Addy

The Smeal Family, Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed working for Don at Smeal Fire Apparatus. Don was not only in business but also supported the local community. I always enjoyed my conversations with Don before my retirement. I hope you will carry on in his tradition.

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Don and Dee Knobbe

Dear Smeal family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have our deepest sympathy.

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Eddy & Rita (Klein) Williams

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.

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Betty Wietfeld

Dear Ardath and families.Please know that you are all in my prayers.Our families have soo many memories to share.Take care and I will see you soon.Love and tears are with you.

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Allen,Mary &Ben Kaup

You have deepest sympathy for the loss of your Husband, Father & Grandfather. Our Prayers are with you and your entire family.

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Jim Arts

Lori and Delwin and Family: All of us from the Aon family extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. What a terrific family AND company Donald built. I was happy to have met him and hope you find comfort in the days ahead knowing how proud he must be of all your accomplishments. God bless.

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Dee Bigge and family

We would like to extend our sympathy for the loss of a great man. My Prayers are with you all in this time of saddness. If there is anything I can do to help please ask. God bless you and him.

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Traci McCoy

Dear Renee, Mary Lou and all loved ones: My sincere condolences and warmest thoughts in regard to your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and being together. God bless.

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Rick & Kyle Grovijohn

To the Smeal Family,You have our deepest sympathy. May all of the happy memories ease the pain of your loss. God Bless.

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Brandon & Jamie Vakiner

Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you in the family. Don was a pillar in the community and his presence will be sadly missed.

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Janie Reuss

Dear Renee and Mary Lou. I am so sorry about your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers, Love, Janie

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Tim Meyer

Don Smeal was an inspirational man of many talents. My deepest sympathies to the entireSmeal family.

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Cory & Deanna Robison

To the entire Smeal family: You have our deepest sympathy. We are sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be missed a great deal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days.

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David and Kathy Feyerherm

Just wanted to send our sympathies and let you know our thoughts are with you and your extended family.

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