David T. "Smokey" Smukowski

David T. Smukowski

“Smokey”

Passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 31st, 2023, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Judie for 63 years. Loving father of Joel (Meg) Smukowski, Jodi Stefanec, and Deane Stefanec. Proud Papa of Dylan, Morgan, Joe, and Charlie. Dear brother of Allen (Laurie), Beverly (Gilbert), Keith (Diane), and the late Barbara (Frank). Further survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

David was proud to be a retired Milwaukee County Deputy Sheriff and served in the United States Air Force. He was a generous and caring man who never hesitated to help those in need, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family. He raised his children and grandchildren to be compassionate, empathetic, and selfless. David was always traveling –whether it be to Las Vegas with his wife Judie, Upper Michigan for family reunions, or his yearly sports game with Bernie, Brandon and Chris Tesmer, Rick Overland, and his son Joel.

David’s family would like to thank the St. Camillus Staff and Hospice team, especially Cindy and Janet, for their compassionate care for David in his final days.

A memorial gathering will be held at Max A. Sass & Sons – Mission Hills Chapel (8910 W. Drexel Ave., Franklin, WI 53132) on Tuesday, September 19th beginning at 3:00 PM, with a small service at 5:30PM.