Richard John Smokey, age 80, lifelong resident of Virginia and Britt died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at his home in Britt. He was born June 16, 1934, in Virginia the son of Nick and Agnes (Kupka) Smokey. He graduated from Virginia High School. Richard was united in marriage to Joanne Grulke on October 23, 1955. They were married 51 years.
Richard worked for US Steel, Minntac, and retired after nearly 45 years of service. He also worked part-time for Hejda's TV Sales in Virginia. He was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Virginia. Richard was also active with Thrivent, and with the Sand Lake Shuffle. He enjoyed cheering on the Minnesota Twins, and had a long-time interest in cars and electronics. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and his granddaughter.
Richard is survived by his son: Steven (Pam) Smokey and their daughter Elise of Bismarck, ND; and his brother: James Smokey of Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife: Joanne in 2006.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Memorial Service Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Virginia. The Reverend Don Stauty will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Family Services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia. To express Condolences on-line please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. ,Saturday, June 6, 2015
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
6959 Hwy 169 Virginia, MN 55792
Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. ,Saturday, June 6, 2015
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
6959 Hwy 169 Virginia, MN 55792
Inurnment 2:00 pm ,Saturday, June 6, 2015
Greenwood Cemetery
1126 North 9th Street Virginia, MN 55792