Carl Smith

Due to the weather, we will be live streaming Carl's celebration of life for those that are unable to attend. Please click the following link to get to the funeral home Facebook page where the service will be streamed. https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Brennan-Family-Funeral-Home-116876148342762/ Carl William Smith, 89, Auburn, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Carl was born October 20, 1932, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Carl and Dora Wilson Smith. He graduated from Ashland High School in Ashland, Kentucky and earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky. He married Rose Hubbard on October 16, 1965, at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Topeka, Kansas. Carl entered the United States Air Force in 1956 and served in numerous capacities, including an Air Traffic Controller, Officer Training Instructor, Special Operations Instructor and a Vietnam War POW escort. He served in numerous locations stateside and abroad and is a Vietnam War Veteran, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1977. After retiring from the Air Force, he and his family relocated to Auburn, Kansas where he worked at Security Benefit Group for thirteen years. Carl was a member of a multi-generational military service family that included his three siblings who served during World War II. Carl was a member of the Auburn Presbyterian Church and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and was a Master Gardener. He planted over 40 thousand daffodils on his property over a 30+ year period that were enjoyed by the public every spring. Carl is survived by his wife, Rose; children, Gretchen Haugh (David) and David Smith (Kazumi); grandchildren, Arthur Haugh, Austin Haugh, Lillie Siegrist (Brett), Anna Haugh, Grace Haugh, Faith Haugh, Cody Smith and Lane Smith; great-granddaughter, Alaina Siegrist; brother-in-law, Robin Hubbard (Jeannene); and cousin, Elizabeth Syverson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Celebration of life service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Auburn Community Center, 121 W 11st Street, Auburn KS 66402. Burial will follow at the Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Presbyterian Church, Auburn Community Center or the Salvation Army and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Carl Smith

October 20, 1932 - March 1, 2022