Smith — Charles L., 86, Lincoln, died Friday (6/21/02). Born, Farnam (12/22/15). Retired, Department of Revenue. Member, St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; Travelers Protective Association; life member, American Legion Post 3, VFW Post 131. Member of ROTC, UNL, and entered Army as first lieutenant. Veteran, World War II, 774th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star and was presented a Silver Star for heroism by Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.

Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Anne H. Smith and Geraldo Cervantes II, Lincoln, Lois J. Zoz, Waterloo, Iowa; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Anne H.; parents, Ervin and May (Loomis) Smith; brothers, Seaton, Theron, Julius.

Lincoln Journal-Star 135(173):12 Saturday, June 22, 2002