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Neal T. Smith

May 20, 1949 –October 23, 2025

Neal T. Smith, aged 76, passed away on October 23 from Parkinson’s Disease at Agrace Hospicecare in Madison. He was the son of Evy (Krinke) and Archie Smith. He married Diane Avery on February 12, 1971. He worked for Holy Wisdom Monastery from 1986 until his retirement in 2011, and considered the green building reconstruction and restoration of the native prairie one of his greatest achievements.

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It’s more what I learned from Neal’s wife, Diane: It’s perseverance, it’s stick to-it- ness. It’s what i suspect Dia…
It’s more what I learned from Neal’s wife, Diane: It’s perseverance, it’s stick to-it- ness. It’…
It’s more what I learned from Neal’s wife, Diane: It’s persevera…
I am so sorry for your loss, Diane.  Neal had great energy and gave generously of his time and talents.  It was a pleas…
I am so sorry for your loss, Diane.  Neal had great energy and gave generously of his time and tale…
I am so sorry for your loss, Diane.  Neal had great energy and g…

Dear Diane and family,

Neal passed away when Paul and I were on vacation, and we just found out today (November 17).  Pl…

Dear Diane and family,

Neal passed away when Paul and I were on vacation, and we just found out toda…

Dear Diane and family,

Neal passed away when Paul and I were on v…

Diane, 

It was one of my true pleasures working with Neal. He was one of my favorites. He was an incredible man and will…

Diane, 

It was one of my true pleasures working with Neal. He was one of my favorites. He was an inc…

Diane, 

It was one of my true pleasures working with Neal. He was…

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Born

May 20th, 1949
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Served in Vietnam

1969
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Got married

February 12th, 1971

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Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

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