Wayne Smithson

Wayne Elvin “Smitty” Smithson, 94, Fort Wayne, died Monday.
Born in Ridgeville, to George and Freada (Heston) Smithson, he was preceded in death by his wife Helen Louise (Rust) Smithson.
A veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II, he received two Purple Hearts.
He retired from Dana Corporation in 1980 after 34 years of service and was a member of the American Legion, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine.
Surviving are two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a nephew.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne.
Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-1242. Condolences may be sent to www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.