Memorial

Glen H. Smith Jr. 99 of Cedar Rapids died Monday June 1, 2020 at the Mercy Hospice House in Hiawatha. Per Glen’s request there will be no visitation or services.

Survivors include a cousin Dean (Mary) King and good friends Jim Auen and Doug Dix.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, two brothers and two sisters.

Glen was born on July 31, 1920 in Cedar Rapids the son of Glen and Chloe (Linn) Smith Sr. He married Louise Dusenbery on July 31, 1941 in Canton Missouri. Louise passed away in 1995. Glen worked at United Fire and Casualty for over 29 years, retiring in 1988. 

Glen proudly served in the Navy during WWII and held the rank of Chief Yeoman. He had the privilege of going on the Honor Flight with his friend Jim in 2014. Glen had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. He enjoyed his Welsh Corgi dogs and the time spent at Lake Delhi at his cabin with his wife Louise. 

The family wishes to thank Hall Mar for their excellent care. 

Glen will be greatly missed. He was a very charitable man and a great friend.