Stephen A. Smith
July 19, 2021 at 6:44 p.m.
Stephen A. Smith
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Stephen was born August 8, 1960, and was a lifelong resident of Brookville, Indiana. He attended St Michaels School until 1974, during which time he was also a member of the Boy Scouts. He graduated from Brookville High School in 1978.
Throughout his school years, Steve excelled in all sports – playing baseball, basketball, volleyball, and football. He went on to coach some of these sports in his later years. The enjoyment of everything outdoors, especially fishing and camping, were a big part of his life as was riding his motorcycle. Drawing was a pastime for which he won a state award as an elementary student. He continued to dabble in art through the years.
Steve enjoyed cooking as well as baking, including making pies from scratch. He also loved to travel and dreamed of doing more of it in his lifetime. Police Academy Graduation came in 1991. Steve proudly served with the Brookville Police Department. Multiple spots on the Dean’s List were earned while attending Indiana University East where he graduated with a major in Social Work in 2004. Becoming a Social Worker gave Steve another outlet to help those less fortunate, which was just a part of his big personality.
A member of the Knights of Columbus, Steve enjoyed the company of the K of C members, playing Euchre and helping with community events including the fish fries.
Stephen is survived by his mother, Dorothy Smith and her partner Joe Nugent; sisters Deborah (Patrick) Murphy, Michelle (Charles) Poe, and Tamara Smith; and brother, Bradley (Judy) Smith. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Clarence (Bill) Smith; paternal grandparents, Robert and Sarah (Reese) Smith; and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Martha (Buckler) Dirkhising. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews also mourn his passing.
Steve was a huge part of his little brother Brad’s life and his nephew, Brad’s son, Austin’s life. There was always time to spend with each as they were growing up, and he was a major role model to both. Twenty years of Steve’s life were spent with his cat, Goldie, who Austin found as a stray and brought home to Steve. Much comfort was provided by Goldie over those 20 years. Family traditions and time spent with family were greatly valued by Stephen. Those strong family bonds, his big heart and sincere smile will always be remembered. He will truly be missed by all who were fortunate to have Steve in their life.
Friends visited with the family on Tuesday, July 20 at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, Brookville, from 5 until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Father Vincent Lampert on Wednesday, July 21 at St. Michael Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow immediately after in St. Michael Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stephen Smith.
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Stephen was born August 8, 1960, and was a lifelong resident of Brookville, Indiana. He attended St Michaels School until 1974, during which time he was also a member of the Boy Scouts. He graduated from Brookville High School in 1978.
Throughout his school years, Steve excelled in all sports – playing baseball, basketball, volleyball, and football. He went on to coach some of these sports in his later years. The enjoyment of everything outdoors, especially fishing and camping, were a big part of his life as was riding his motorcycle. Drawing was a pastime for which he won a state award as an elementary student. He continued to dabble in art through the years.
Steve enjoyed cooking as well as baking, including making pies from scratch. He also loved to travel and dreamed of doing more of it in his lifetime. Police Academy Graduation came in 1991. Steve proudly served with the Brookville Police Department. Multiple spots on the Dean’s List were earned while attending Indiana University East where he graduated with a major in Social Work in 2004. Becoming a Social Worker gave Steve another outlet to help those less fortunate, which was just a part of his big personality.
A member of the Knights of Columbus, Steve enjoyed the company of the K of C members, playing Euchre and helping with community events including the fish fries.
Stephen is survived by his mother, Dorothy Smith and her partner Joe Nugent; sisters Deborah (Patrick) Murphy, Michelle (Charles) Poe, and Tamara Smith; and brother, Bradley (Judy) Smith. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Clarence (Bill) Smith; paternal grandparents, Robert and Sarah (Reese) Smith; and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Martha (Buckler) Dirkhising. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews also mourn his passing.
Steve was a huge part of his little brother Brad’s life and his nephew, Brad’s son, Austin’s life. There was always time to spend with each as they were growing up, and he was a major role model to both. Twenty years of Steve’s life were spent with his cat, Goldie, who Austin found as a stray and brought home to Steve. Much comfort was provided by Goldie over those 20 years. Family traditions and time spent with family were greatly valued by Stephen. Those strong family bonds, his big heart and sincere smile will always be remembered. He will truly be missed by all who were fortunate to have Steve in their life.
Friends visited with the family on Tuesday, July 20 at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, Brookville, from 5 until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Father Vincent Lampert on Wednesday, July 21 at St. Michael Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow immediately after in St. Michael Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stephen Smith.
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