Theodore “Ted” S. Smith, age 81, of Dresser, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home in Dresser.
Born on March 1, 1945, to Elmer and Blanche Smith, Ted was raised on a small dairy farm outside of Roberts, Wisconsin, along with his older brother Richard Smith. In school, Ted enjoyed many activities, including basketball, baseball, band and FFA! After graduating high school from St. Croix Central in 1963, he attended and graduated from Asbury college where he met and married the love of his life, Loretta on June 1, 1968. Early in the marriage, Ted pastored several churches and taught school in Ohio for a few years.
After moving back to Wisconsin, Ted and Loretta had two children, Christopher and Rebecca. In Wisconsin, Ted continued to pastor and plant churches for many years, always trying to live out his faith in Christ each and every day. Ted also worked at Nor-Lake in Hudson, Wisconsin, and later he worked at St. Croix Regional Medical Center where he retired after over 20 years of service. He was very patriotic, enjoyed singing, traveling with The Evangels gospel music group, and attending local sporting events, especially those of his grandchildren.
He especially loved his family; children, Christopher and Rebecca; grandchildren, Bella Smith, Joshua Smith (wife Cassidy Smith); and great-granddaughter, Violet.
Ted was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Smith; parents, Elmer and Blanche Smith; and brother, Richard Smith; as well as many dear friends and family. Ted will be remembered by all who knew him for his strong faith, dedication to family, kindness, and endless humor.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Interment will be in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, Dresser, Wisconsin.
Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola. Condolences may be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
