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Eric P. Smeby, age 72, of Mount Vernon, Ohio and formerly of Millersburg, Ohio passed away at his home, peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A Celebration of Life gathering will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, Ohio. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Millersburg Eagles #2418.
Eric was born August 1, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin and was the son of Robert Rudolph and Patricia Ruth (Dowling) Smeby. He was a mechanical engineer at Robin Industries for 24 years. Eric was an excellent drummer and was a member of the Musician's Union. He was also a member of the Millersburg Eagles #2418. He loved watching the Cleveland Indians, barbecuing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by three children: daughter, Jessica (Tony) Klepatzki of Howard, Ohio and sons, Dylan Smeby of Wooster, Ohio and Paul Skorick of Springfield, MO; 10 grandchildren: Dominyk, Daymion, Autumn, Adrian, Alexzea, Alexander, Anna, Justine, Colin, and Dawn; his mother, Patricia Smeby of Painesville, Ohio; and three brothers: Patrick Smeby, Alec (Jackie) Smeby and Darrick (Jennifer) Smeby.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Robert Smeby; his son, Christopher Smeby; and a grandson, AJ Smeby.
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