Robert "Bob" Smoker

Robert “Bob” Smoker, 86, passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Indiana.

Bob was born in Goshen, Indiana on March 18. 1940, to the late Charles and Mary (Kline) Smoker.

He graduated from Milford High School and continued his education at I.U.P.U in Fort Wayne. Bob married Helen (Everest) Smoker on January 27, 1957, in Leesburg, Indiana and the couple would share 69 years together.

He was employed at Sun Metal with 38 years of service. Bob then opened Brick Street Embroidery Shop in Leesburg. He enjoyed woodworking, snowmobiling, camping, and hunting. He was an avid sports fan of I.U., Notre Dame and Purdue. He also enjoyed watching the Indiana Fever women’s basketball team. He was a member of the Leesburg Methodist Church.

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen Smoker, Leesburg, daughter in law; Julie Smoker, Leesburg, brother; Roger (Jane) Smoker, Warsaw, brother in law; Perry Hathaway, sister; Debbie Smoker, Florida, grandchildren; Shawn (Noel) Smoker, Nicole Smoker (Ryan), Seth (Tejal) Smoker, Dalton Smoker, Carly Foreman, Sarah Dowty, Hannah (Jarred) Russell and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Jean (Nelson) Kistler and Linda Hathaway, sons, David and Brian Smoker, and daughter Kathy Smoker Bays.

A celebration of Bob’s Life will take place on Saturday October 24, 2026, at the Leesburg Lions Club, 114 W School St, Leesburg, IN 46538 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. A family dinner will follow.

The family kindly requests the memorial donations be made to Mishler Funeral Home, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 to assist with funeral expenses for the family.