David T. Smith, 75, Delphos, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Dave was born November 12, 1941 in Strong City to George Thomas and Genevieve Marie (Hasker) Smith. At a young age, George was killed and Dave's step-father, Leo Max Lubbers, stepped in and became Dave's father.

Dave was a graduate of Cheney High School. He and Catherine Garst were united in marriage on May 29, 1970. Dave worked as a welder for Cessna and ElDorado National. He was also a farmer and rancher. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports, but his greatest passion was his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father; and brothers, John and Dan Lubbers.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Catherine Smith of the home; daughter Tami Allen and husband Scott of Minneapolis; step-children Greg Brown and wife Susan of Clarinda, IA, Glen Brown and wife Jackie of Germany, and Dixie Dooley and husband Don of Salina; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 17 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Minneapolis. Burial will be in St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery, Delphos. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Minneapolis High School Athletic Department and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.