Richard "Rick" Smith, Jr.

Richard Smith, age 82, of White Bear Lake, passed away on March 1, 2026 after a courageous six-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Survived by wife, Debra; sons, Scott (Kristin) and Brad (Katie); grandchildren, Jordan, Meg, Bayler & Cooper.

He was the owner of Smith Companies Construction of White Bear Lake, a 1962 graduate of White Bear Lake High School, and a 1966 graduate of Macalester College. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force; serving from 1967-1972.

A celebration of Rick's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 25th, 2026 at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake, MN. A visitation begins one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to U of M Foundation/Pancreatic Cancer Research , or donors choice.

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