Robert L. Smith, Age 94

Born: April 6, 1921 Died: September 3, 2015

Lifelong Resident of Doylestown, Ohio,  At the age of 21, Bob joined the United States Navy on August 18, 1942 and served until December 15,1945. During most of his service time, Bob served on the USS McCall (DD400). Among his jobs on the ship were Torpedoman, Deck Hand, and Postal Clerk. The McCall steamed 33,400 miles during her time in the Pacific Theater. She participated in 9 major WWII naval and air battles, including the invasions of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. The McCall miraculously survived Typhoon Cobra in December 1944. Cobra was a category 5 super typhoon that cost the USN 793 sailors lost, 260 aircraft, and 3 ships.  We all lost an American hero on September 3, 2015. He didn’t win a Nobel Prize or become President. What he could do was serve his country during WWII as a torpedoman on the USS McCall. He could marry and love his wife for 66 years. He could raise 3 kids while working 7 days a week to pay his bills. He could establish a business that is still up and running today by his son and grandson. He was a faithful member of the Lions Club, and received the Chippewa High School Wall of Fame award in 2021. He is remembered, missed, and lives on through his impact on the lives of many.