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Richard Smietanski Obituary
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Sharon L. Richmond
August 22, 2024
I worked with Rich in my early years at International Harvester/ Navistar. He made me feel normal and seen by his down to earth personality. He was a great guyand is missed and remembered fondly
Sharon L. Richmond
Ted Boone
April 29, 2017
I had a lot of fun working with Rich. It's sad that he's gone.
April 28, 2017
VERY SAD TO HEAR OF RICH'S PASSING. I WORKED WITH HIM FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AT NAVISTAR AND HE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND A GREAT DEAL OF FUN TO BE WITH. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. TERRY
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