Juel C. Smith

Juel C. Smith, age 88, passed away on January 20, 2025, at Care Partners in Altoona, WI 

 Juel was born on September 19, 1936, at home in Hay River, Dunn Co. to Thorvald and Clara (Holte) Smith. 

On December 12, 1959, Juel married Janice Anderson. She preceded him in death in 2003. On June 28, 2009, Juel married Kathy (Engstrom) Nelson. In his younger years, Juel delivered bottled milk for Dolly Madison Dairy in Eau Claire, hauled canned milk and later in life, drove truck for the Co-op in Sand Creek. He participated in the Dunn County Barbershop Harmony Singers for 50 years, was actively involved with Arc of Dunn County, and was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Sand Creek. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, taking care of the birds and spending time his family, especially his grandchildren.

 Juel is survived by his wife: Kathy Smith; daughter: Nancy (Bruce) Tibbett; son: Scott (Debbie) Smith; step-children: Jana Nelson and Eric (Camille) Nelson; grandchildren: Max (Morgan) Tibbett, Roman (Jayda) Tibbett, Caifen Smith and Sydney Nelson; and sister: Leitha Swanson.

 He was preceded in death by his parents: Thorvald and Clara Smith; first wife: Janice Smith; children: Julie, Bradley and Melanie Smith; sisters: Jeanette Schwab and Thelma Waterhouse; brothers: Alfred, Curtis, Roger, and Steven Smith. 

 A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at New Hope Lutheran Church in Sand Creek with Pastor Michael Sparby officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM-Noon, on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery, in Sand Creek.