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By: T. Risinger
Last Updated:
21 Jan 2019

Former Co-Workers, Gone Before But Not Forgotten

Co-workers that have passed away. Older listings are in alphabetical order by year.

If you know of someone not listed please send it to me.
If you have a nice picture please send that too so we can put a face with the name.


Recent | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | More as time permits.

Joseph Walter Smith


Smith, Joseph Walter
23 Aug 1932 - 1 Jun 2019

Omaha – Age 86 He was born on August 23, 1932 in Beaver Falls, PA. He served his country in the Korean War as a Navy Sharpshooter, where he earned a Purple Heart. He married Flora Mae (Taylor) in 1987.

Survived by wife Flora; daughter Michele Taylor; three stepdaughters Twila (late Gary) Pendgraft; Kitty Schiller and special friend Tom. Gina “Princess” (Jesse) VanLaningham; stepson Michael (Heather) Morris; ten grandchildren; sister Betty (Clint) Carman; brother Frank (Rhoda) Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Joe retired from Lucent Technologies in 1995. He enjoyed jazz music, playing the piano & organ, photography, learning to speak German, his pets, and was a friend of Bill.


Joseph retired from the works with 40 years of service.


Visitation: Friday, 7 Jun 2019, 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. with sharing time at 6:30 P.M.

Memorials: To Alcoholics Anonymous.


Roeder Mortuary
2727 North 108th St
Omaha, NE, 68164
402-496-9000