Dennis Richard Smith, 74, Festus

Dennis Richard Smith, 74, of Festus died Aug. 25, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. In 1984, Mr. Smith bought Lucas Dodge on South Mill Street in Festus from Roy Lucas and renamed it Lucas-Smith Dodge. In 1999, the dealership was moved to Parkway West in Festus. Mr. Smith was a member of the Twin City Kiwanis Club and the Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Jefferson County Growth and Development Association. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, painting and most of all, cars and motorcycles. He and his sons often rode motorcycles together and took trips to Sturgis and Daytona motorcycle rallies. Born April 2, 1947, in St. Louis, he was the son of June May (Neibert) Smith of Frisco, Texas, and the late Richard Andrew Smith. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Wilma Jean (Major) Smith.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife: Kim Elaine (Blechle) Smith; a son: Bradley N. Smith of Arnold; two daughters: April (Ralph) Napier of Festus and Amanda (Patrick) Donnelly of Festus; two brothers: Andrew Smith of Raleigh, N.C., and Gary (Donna) Smith of Frisco, Texas; a sister: Debbie Smith of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren: Devan (Logan) Carpenter, Morgan Smith, Madelyn and Claire Napier and Alex and Luke Donnelly; and a great-grandchild: Harlee Carpenter.

He also was preceded in death by a son: Brian Mathew Smith.

A memorial gathering will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 29) at Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins Drive, in Festus. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday (Aug. 30) at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Arnold. A gathering for family and friends will be held later. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 10803 Olive Blvd., Suite 200, St. Louis, 63141, or the American Diabetes Association, 425 South Woods Mill Road, Town & Country, 63017. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Homes.