Rollie David Smith

April 2, 1945 ~ August 21, 2024

Rollie D. Smith, 79, Brandon, SD, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Rollie fought a long and hard battle with heart disease, but in the end, it took its toll on his body. He died peacefully, with his family at his side.

Visitation will begin at 9:30am, Friday, August 30, 2024, at Brandon Lutheran Church with Funeral Services will begin at 11am. Burial will follow at the South Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery. Here is the livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF5RFUyD60K3jQ0u2lvNi-A

Rollie David Smith was born on April 2, 1945, the son of David and Elsie (Kehr) Smith in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was raised and educated in Sioux Falls. Rollie proudly served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1965. He worked as a nurse at the Sioux Falls VA Hospital and later was a barber in Brandon, SD for over 30 years. Rollie was united in marriage on October 18, 1986, to his wife, Carol Doppenberg.

Rollie’s greatest joy was visiting with his customers to catch up with the daily gossip. He also enjoyed his “Happy Hour” with his family and friends. Rollie enjoyed watching the Vikings and the Twins games. He liked to fish, camp, and travel. Rollie and Carol went on tropical vacations almost every year for the last 30 years.

Grateful for sharing their life with him is his wife, Carol; his siblings, Jerry (Tari) Smith, Janet (Jon) Shatter, and Tom Smith; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rollie was preceded in death by his parents, David and Elsie Smith; sisters, Elsie Gravning and Pamela Miller; brother, William Smith; brother-in-law, Richard Miller; son, David Smith; and daughter, Darlene Schliemann-Anderson.

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