William "Bill" E. Smith

William E. “Bill” Smith 69, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 4:29 A.M. Friday, December 5, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on April 21, 1956 in Rochester, Indiana, the son of Hermon Williams and Laura Smith.

Bill worked many years for Ad-Vance Magnetics. He had also worked for Culligan Water, Bailey’s Hardware and served many years as a Rochester Volunteer Fireman. He had been a member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed walking and drinking coffee with friends.

Survivors include his children, William Neil Smith, Rochester, Indiana, Kelly (Chad) Kramer, Roanoke, Indiana, Joy (Aaron) Ellis, Akron, Indiana, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister, Idella (Richard) Heintz, Winamac, Indiana, brother, Rick Smith, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Fire Department. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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