Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Martha (Jerabek) Smith; siblings Eleanor Swanson, Daniel Smith, and Faith Sandberg.
Survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Johnson Smith; siblings June (Henry) Ault, Martha (Segwald) Reckdahl, Bonnie Smith-Yackel, Benjamin (Lynne) Smith; and 17 nieces and nephews.
David was a 1959 graduate of Kerkhoven, MN, High School. He received a BA degree from the University of Minnesota in 1963 and an MS degree from Trinity College, Hartford, CT, in 1967.
David worked for 42 years as a software engineer supporting the Aerospace industry, primarily on NASA contracts. David was an avid reader, walker, possessor of a sharp wit and a good sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at a future date.