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Donald Joseph Smith, Jr.

Donald Joseph Smith, Jr.

Born: Mon., Apr. 7, 1958

Died: Fri., Mar. 13, 2015

Donald Joseph "Bud" Smith, Jr., "Mukwa", age 56, of Onigum, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Bemidji, on April 7, 1958 the son of Donald, Sr. and Mary Lou (Roberts) Smith.

Bud really loved living on the lake in his home he enjoyed so much. Watching sunsets and cooking outdoors would always bring him joy. He liked to fish, smoking fish, and long motorcycle rides on his Harley that he won with one raffle ticket in 2010. Bud also enjoyed taking trips. He and Laura went to Florida, New Mexico, Louisiana, and even stopped at Elvis Presley's home three years ago. Bud recently married his long time girlfriend and mother of their two sons, Laura L. Gould at their home on Saturday, March 7th. Together they have three sons, Brandon Smith, Samuel Smith and John Gould. They also have two step grandsons, Avion Brown and Jaycee-on Gould. February 22nd marked his second year anniversary as "Biker Don" on the "Eagle" KOJB radio shows. Bud has been a member of AA and March marked his fifteenth year of sobriety. He was very proud of his latest journey; going to college. His first year he took electronics, the second was writing, and the third was business management. Bud worked many years at the Northern Lights Casino before retiring for his schooling. He just recently went back to work at gaming. Shortly after he started he was transferred to the RTC side as facility manager. Bud really enjoyed working with his staff. Bud touched a lot of lives and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him, especially "Willow".

A wake service will be held on Sunday, March 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Walker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 16. Father Francis Kubiru will officiate. Pallbearers for Bud will be Steve Schimer, Jim Pitzen, Mel Hunt, Sam Arthur, Steve Krogen and Marty Judd. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Johnson, Wesly Johnson, Brandon Smith, Samuel Smith, John Gould, Donald J. Smith, Sr., Sam Smith, Paul Smith, and the rest of his friends who are too numerous to mention.

Bud's care has been entrusted to the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker. Online condolences for the family may be given at http://www.northernpeace.com

 

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