West Liberty, Iowa Wayne E. Smith, 83, died peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter by his side, on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Liberty with military honors to follow. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 also at the church. Wayne was born December 7, 1930 on the Smith family farm south of West Liberty, the son of Earl and Della Kramer Smith. He graduated from West Liberty High School in 1949. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Simon on March 6, 1952 in West Liberty, Iowa. Wayne served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. Wayne was employed with D.E. Edwards Well Drilling in West Branch from 1956-1966. He then purchased the business and moved it to West Liberty where he owned and operated Wayne E. Smith and Son Well Drilling with his son Joe. Wayne was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and American Legion Post 509. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs. He also enjoyed bowling and keeping stats for the Driller’s Softball Team and even subbing for the team on occasion. He is survived by his wife Betty of West Liberty, sons: John (Jane) Smith of Ankeny, Iowa and Joe (Tomeka Petersen) Smith of West Liberty, daughter Debbie (Gus) Garcia of West Liberty, grandchildren: Tavo (Michelle) Garcia, Josie (Justin) Gingerich, J.J. (Kelsie) Garcia, Mason Garcia, and Jackson Smith, and great-grandchildren: Ely, Sam and Mia Gingerich and Alivia and Molly Garcia. He is also survived by his sister Ethel Burnett and brothers: Bob Smith and Kenneth Smith, all of West Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Frank and Rodney and a sister Betty.