(KNZA)--A Hiawatha community leader is being remembered.
Steve Smith died Saturday at the age of 71 shortly after arrival at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.
Smith made his home in the Doniphan and Brown County area all of his life.
Following a two-year stint in the U.S. Army, he returned to Hiawatha in 1970 to establish Steve's Corner Drug store which he operated for a number of years.
Smith placed a high priority on being an integral part of the community, volunteering and serving on many community boards.
Hiawatha Mayor Steffen Shamburg noted Smith's contributions to the community during Monday evening's City Commission meeting.
He is survived by his wife, Suzan, along with four children.
A celebration of life service for Smith will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 at the First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha, with burial following in the Highland Cemetery.
His family will meet with friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.
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