Frederic Joseph Smith

February 21, 1935 - February 16, 2019

Frederic Joseph Smith, age 83, of St. Louis passed away peacefully February 16, 2019 in Troy with his children by his side. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday February 21, 2019 at the Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. A 3:00 p.m. burial will be in the Siloam Cemetery with military rites provided by the MO Military honors and the VFW Post #5553. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. Bibb-Veach Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joe was born February 21, 1935 in St. Louis the son of Lloyd William and Catherine O’Brien Smith. Survivors include partner Barbara Gish of over 30 years; son Scott Smith (Lori); daughters Robyn Korn, Gail Luetkenhaus (Russ), Laurie Prevatt (Stephen); 8 grandchildren Megan Bethel (Gerry), Erin Luetkenhuas (Brett), Courtney Hammer (Nate), Katie Jackson (Aaron), Ricky Korn, Alexander Prevatt, Maxim Prevatt and Samantha Smith; 12 great grandchildren and former wife Beverly Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Timothy Korn; brother Lloyd Smith Jr. and sister Mary Steffan. Joe grew up in St. Louis, was stationed in the army for 6 months in El Paso, Texas and then returned to St. Louis. He worked for Emerson Electric, McDonnell Douglas/ Boeing and Midwest Meridian Corporation. While at McDonnell Douglas he worked on the Mercury Gemini project and the F15 and F18 fighter airplanes. Joe loved crossword puzzles, Sudoku and was an avid reader. Joe had a sweet tooth for Turtle carmel nut shakes from Steak n ‘ Shake and his scones from the St. Louis Bread Company. Making homemade pizzas was one of his specialties and later Cecil Whitaker’s became a second best choice. Pallbearers will be Ricky Korn, Alexander Prevatt, Maxim Prevatt, Gerry Bethel, Nate Hammer and Aaron Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Erin Luetkenhaus and Samantha Smith. Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice.