g served in various capacities for the Nebraska and North American Weed Control Association, serving as president of the Nebraska Chapter twice. Doug volunteered for Nebraska Game and Parks, teaching Hunter Safety for over 30 years. He also served as a board member and shotgun safety instructor of the Outdoor Expo, served on the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Dept., was a water system operator for over 20 years and served as Chairman of the Village Board. He also played softball for "The Burg" for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, hunting and fishing with his children, watching Husker football and the Minnesota Twins, and especially spending time on the farm. Survivors include his wife, Susan Smith of Martinsburg, NE; children, Katie (Tyler) Uthof of Ponca, NE, Brent Smith of Omaha, NE and Blake Smith of Vermillion, SD; grandsons, Alex and Jase Uthof; brothers, Desmond Smith, Jr. of Scribner, NE, Terry (Gayle) Smith of Colchester, VT, Dean (Marlene) Smith of Allen, NE, Bob Smith of Beatrice, NE, Lin (Mary Lou) Smith of Ponca, NE, Randy (Tonia) Smith of Delta Junction, AK, and Dennis (Theresa) Smith of Yankton, SD; sisters, Chris (Bill) Micek of Columbus, NE, June (Bob) Grosvenor of Newcastle, NE, Shellee (Jeff) Heinemeyer of Yankton, SD; sister-in-law, Mickey Smith of Sioux City, IA; mother-in-law, Audrey Dohma of Ponca, NE; brothers-in-law, Richard (Joni) Dohma and Kevin Dohma (Julie Sydow) all of Ponca, NE; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desmond and Martha Smith; brothers, Richard and Alan Smith; sister, Marsha Smith; father-in-law, Donald Dohma; and sister-in-law, Kim Dohma. The family would like to give special thanks to the ICU nurses at Sanford USD Medical Center and Ava's House (Hospice Care). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for designations to be made at a later time.