Deane Charles Smith

About Deane

Age 77 of Coon Rapids, MN died peacefully on November 22, 2021 surrounded in love by his four children. Deane was born March 1, 1944 in Faribault, MN to Elwood C. and Constance A. (Kyllo) Smith. He grew up in Randolph, MN and graduated from Randolph High School. He met Bonnie Haugen of Kenyon, MN in 1963 when they went on a blind date to the Minnesota State Fair. After 2 years at St. Olaf College, Deane went to serve in the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir, VA. He wrote several love letters to Bonnie before making a trip back home to marry her on January 2, 1966. They raised their four children in Blaine, MN and later resided in Coon Rapids, MN. Deane was a hardworking man who dedicated more than 30 years to a career in vending sales and service. In retirement, Deane and Bonnie spent many warm winters in Florida, where Deane loved to play golf and spend time with friends. He was an incredibly devoted husband, father, friend, and servant of the Lord. He touched the lives and hearts of so many. Deane is survived by his children, Deanne (BJ) Biggins of Isanti, MN, Denise (Michael Pott) Star of Forest Lake, MN, Daniel (Rebecca) Smith of Buffalo, MN and Debra (Oscar) Smith Tejada of Atlanta, GA; 8 grandchildren, Joshua (Taylor) Star, Hannah Star, Chelsea (Chandler) Nash, Chandler (Brooke White) Biggins, Hunter and Tanner Smith, Matias and Emilio Tejada; 4 great-grandchildren, Emma, Isaiah, Eli, and Otto; sister, Elizabeth Flaten of Kenyon, MN; brother, Paul (Mary) Smith of Wanamingo, MN; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie K. (Haugen) Smith; brother-in-law, Denzil Flaten; parents, Elwood C. Smith and Constance A. (Kyllo) Smith; and grandson, Jacob Jeffrey Star.

Special thanks to the staff at Parmly on the Lake and Ecumen Hospice caregivers for their compassionate care of Deane and his family.

memorial service

Memorial Service

December 18, 2021

Glen Cary Lutheran Church 15531 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304, USA

Visitation begins at 10:00 AM. Inurnment ceremony will be private.