Joseph N. Smith, 93 of Austin, Minnesota, died Jan. 22, 2017, at The Cedars of Austin.

Joseph Neil was born on Aug. 29, 1923, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to William and Eda (Edwards) Smith. Joe graduated from Austin High School and was president of the Class of 1942. He served in the Merchant Marines in World War II. Joe married Betty J. Nielson on Jan. 12, 1946. He worked for the Hormel Co. for 41 years.

Joe was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher, on the board of Christian Education, and as an elder and deacon of the church. He also sang in the choir for many years.

Joe is survived by his grandchildren, David (Jamie) Smith, Minneapolis, and Becky Pearson, St. Charles, Minnesota; and great-grandchildren, Colton Pearson and Talyn Pearson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; his son, Bradley; and is sister, Cratice Boyd.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be directed to Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.