David Smith

David L. Smith, 64, of Waterloo, Iowa, and formerly of Hazleton, Iowa, died suddenly on Friday, November 6, 2026, at his home in Waterloo, Iowa.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Monday, November 16, 2026, at Schmitz Funeral Home, Highway 150 South, Oelwein, with Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Schmitz Funeral Home, Highway 150 South, Oelwein and for one hour before the service on Monday.
Interment: Bear Creek Cemetery, rural Brandon, Iowa.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

David LeeRoy Smith was born on February 22, 1962, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Clarence Eugene and Pauline Ruth (Kaiser) Smith. He attended Oelwein Community Schools and later obtained his GED. David worked as a laborer for various companies. He enjoyed fishing, trapping, leatherworking and spending time outdoors.

David is survived by his 5 children: Amber Smith of Janesville, Wisconsin, Kyna (Brian) Winters of Oelwein, Mimi (Casey) Nissen of Oelwein, Aaron Siegel of Stanley and Wyatt Smith of Oelwein; 9 grandchildren; 4 sisters: Stacey Smith of Aurora, Diana (Gerald) Gates of Aurora, Peggy Eilers of Hazleton and Kelly Smith of Oelwein; 2 brothers: James Smith of Reno, Nevada and Robert (Rhonda) Smith of Amherst, Wisconsin; And many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence E. and Pauline R. (Kaiser) Smith; two sisters: Sandra Shurtz and Angela Ricchio; and brother Dennis Smith.