Dustin Smith

Dustin D. Smith, 47, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, Iowa, with Fr. Ray Atwood and Deacon Jim Patera officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, May 1, 2025, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
Parish Scripture Service: 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Dustin Dana Smith was born July 11, 1977, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Dana Alan and Diann Marie (Adams) Smith. In 1996, he graduated from Oelwein High School, where he received the award for the Oelwein Rushing Record. He was a 200 Meter State Track Champion. Dustin was a Cub Scout and Eagle Scout. He earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, with a minor in electro-mechanical computer systems from the University of Northern Iowa. Over the years, he was employed at SPL Integrated Systems, Target, and Land O’Lakes. He was currently employed by New Balance as an IT Project Engineer. He was very knowledgeable about computers, electrical and solar systems. Dustin was a model railroad enthusiast. He helped provide information for a CGW Railroad Documentary between Oelwein and Chicago. Dustin’s greatest passion was his two boys and going to watch trains with them in the railroad yards.

Dustin is survived by his sons: Darrin Smith of Oelwein and William of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; parents: Dana and Diann Smith of Oelwein; brother: Derek (Ann) Smith of Oelwein; several aunts; uncles; and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Merle and Jean Smith; maternal grandparents: Gene and Betty Adams; and sister: Dr. Dawn Smith.