Jerry Richard "Dick" Smith

Jerry Richard “Dick” Smith died peacefully February 27, 2026. Dick Smith was born January 24, 1943 in Omaha, NE. Dick was a state wrestler at Benson High School then at Omaha Technical High School. He left school early to enlist in the Navy from 1960 to 1964. He met his beautiful bride shortly after and was married to Sharon Smith for 61 years. His interests included gardening, cars, and Husker sports. He was a dedicated family man and a great grandfather. He was a proud long-standing member of the Cornhusker Corvette Club. He still holds the National Drag Racing record for Class D.

Preceded in death by parents Ernest and Gladys Smith, brothers Ernest, David, & Darrel Smith, and sisters Gloria Larsen and Donna Gillotte, and granddaughter Caytlyn Kelly.

Survived by wife Sharon, son Jerry Smith Jr. and daughters Shelley Barker (Dale), and Wendy Lund (Richard), brother Earley Smith, Grandchildren Ashley Hearn (Anthony), Shayla Kelly, Tiana Awerbuch (Drew), Allison Lund, Christian Lund, Alex Smith, Cohen Smith, and great-grandchildren Alijah, Ariyah, Aliyah, & Aniyah Hearn.

Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St., with visitation on Wednesday, March 4, 5 to 7 p.m. at Roeder Mortuary.