Diocese Receives Bequest

The Diocese of Fond du Lac has received a small bequest from the estate of the Rev. Robert A. Smith who died on March 12, 2018 in Dowagiac, Michigan. He was 84.

Smith was a graduate of Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin and from Nashotah House Theological Seminary. He was ordained Deacon March 22, 1958 and Priest on Oct. 4, 1958.

From 1958 to 1974 he served St. Paul Episcopal Church, Plymouth; St. Boniface Episcopal Church, Chilton; St. Paul Episcopal Church, Suamico and St. Mark Episcopal Church, Oconto. He served congregations in Michigan from 1976 to 1998 when he retired from active ministry.

The Executive Council acted to receive the bequest and designated it be added to the Permanent Mission Fund of the diocese. The investment is held as part of the Diocesan Common Trust. This is to honor his service to mission congregations of the diocese.

"We are thankful for Fr. Smith's generosity and support to the Church into the future," Bishop Matt commented. "As our Prayer Book reminds us, it is each of our duty to provide for the well-being of our family as well as leaving bequests, if able, for religious and charitable uses." Fr. Smith sets a good example.

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