Ross Alan Smith

Ross Alan Smith, 49, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2013 at his home in Norwalk. The family will receive friends from 3-7 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Hamilton on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11 am at New Life Lutheran Church, 4380 Wakonda Drive in Norwalk. Burial will take place at a later date in Greene, Iowa.

Ross was born September 28, 1963 to Robert Smith and Margaret (Kruse) Smith in Charles City, Iowa. He grew up in Greene, Iowa and attended Greene Community School where he participated in music and many sports. Following high school, Ross attended Iowa State University and received his degree in Accounting. He worked as a CPA for 27 years at Deloitte & Touche and Roth & Company.

Ross was a devoted husband and father. He loved attending his children’s activities and in recent years made numerous trips to Wisconsin and Iowa State to visit them. At home, he enjoyed grilling and making meals for family and friends. Ross loved watching sports, sitting on the deck, and taking walks with Lisa. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and friends.

Ross was a dear friend to many. He was an avid Iowa State fan and spent many weekends cheering on the Cyclones with his Clone to the Bone Club. He took over 20 trips to the Big 12 Championship with the group.

Ross is survived by his wife, Lisa (Wunsch) Smith; two children, Elizabeth and Erik Smith; mother, Margaret (Kruse) Smith; brothers, Randy (Jayne) Smith, Ron (Jane) Smith, Ryan (Karen) Smith; sister, Rhonda (Brad) Rottler; and grandmother, Hilda Kruse. He was also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Ross was preceded in death by his father, Robert Smith; and grandparents, John Kruse, and Lula and Leslie Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed by the family to New Life Lutheran Church and the Iowa State Men’s Basketball Program. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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