Henry John Smatla

1920 - 2013  (93 years)

• Name	Henry John Smatla
  Nickname	Hank
  Born	6 Jun 1920	Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	12 Dec 2013	Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas
  Buried	16 Dec 2013	Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I6329	Rossville
  Last Modified	21 Jun 2018

  
  

  Father	Thomas G Smatla,   b. 19 Sep 1887, Pozdechov, Moravia ,   d. 17 Nov 1977, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 90 years)
  Mother	Marie A Juran Smatla,   b. 14 Feb 1889, Pozdechov, Moravia ,   d. 15 Dec 1976, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Married	6 May 1914	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Juran, Marie-Smatla, Thomas 1 Thomas Smatla and Miss Mary [sic] Juran, two popular young people of the Bohemian neighborhood were granted a license to wed last Thursday by the probate judge at Topeka.
  		Marriage- Juran, Marie-Smatla, Thomas 2 Miss Marie Juran and Tom Smatla were married last Tuesday and a large crowd of relatives and friends were present. They will make their home in this community.
  		Anniversary- Smatla, Thomas and Marie Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smatla Observe 60th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smatla celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 5th. They are the oldest surviving couple of the original Czechoslovakian community which settled northwest of Silver Lake many years ago. Their entire family were home for the happy event. Reverend Tom Smatla and his wife flew from Butte, Mont., and Ben Smatla flew from Jacksonville, Fla. Other children present were Henry Smatla, Meriden, and Edward and William Smatla, Silver Lake. Daughters were Lydia Dailey, Overland Park; Marie DeVeney, Raytown, Mo.; and Alice Kingman, Independence, Mo. A basket dinner was enjoyed by the entire Smatla family. Later in the day their children hosted an open house which was enjoyed by many friends of long standing.
  Family ID	F4463	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Alice Laura Hillix Smatla,   b. 29 Sep 1919, McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas ,   d. 12 Apr 1995, Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas  (Age 75 years)
  Married	19 Oct 1949	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Larry Lee Smatla   2. Marcia Lynn Smatla Reiter
  Documents		Anniversary- Smatla, Henry and Alice Ruby Anniversary for Smatlas Henry and Alice Smatla will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, October 15, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Meriden United Methodist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the reception which will be hosted by their children and their families: Larry, Linda, Laura and Luke Smatla, Oskaloosa, and Marcia, Ron and Travis Reiter, Topeka. Alice Hillix and Henry Smatla were married October 19, 1949, in Topeka. He is a retired farmer and the couple has resided in the Meriden community since 1954. Your love and friendship are cherished gifts. The couple respectfully requests no other gifts.
  Last Modified	21 Jun 2018 10:10:25
  Family ID	F3359	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 6 Jun 1920 - Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Died - 12 Dec 2013 - Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas Buried - 16 Dec 2013 - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Smatla, Henry 1 Henry John Smatla Henry John Smatla, 93, Meriden, died Dec. 12 201.3, at Linnwood Park of Meriden in Meriden, KS. He was born June 6, 1920, at Maple Hill, the son of Thomas and Marie Smatla. Mr. Smatla was a member of Community Church, located north of Rossville, The Rossville Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge. Mr. Smatla served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938 and enlisted and served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. He served sea duty for 18 months in the European Theater, for which he received two battle stars and served 26 months in the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign, Fleet Air Wing 17, for which he received three battle stars. During that time, he traveled 10 oceans and seas. Mr. Smatla was an AVA machinist. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1945. Mr. Smatla married Alice Laura Hilllx, October 19,1949, in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 12,1995. Surviving are a son, Larry Lee Smatla and wife Linda of Oskaloosa; a daughter, Marcia Lynn Reiter and husband Ron of Topeka; three grandchildren, Laura Marie Smatla Turner and husband Jim, Travis Lee Reiter and wife Cait and Luke Edward Smatla and wife Heather; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Lydia Turner; and sisters, Lydia Carl and Marie DeVeney. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Thomas, Ben, Edward, and William, and a sister, Alice Kingman. Mr. Smatla first farmed north of Silver Lake and north of Rossville. He moved to a farm north of Meriden in 1954, where grain and cattle were his pride. He was a member of Meriden United Methodist Church, Topeka North Post 400 of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and Moose Lodge 555. He served as a board member of the Meriden Co-Op; the Meriden United Methodist Church; and served on the FHA Board for 12 years. He was a former member of Meriden Lodge 236, AF & AM. Funeral services were Dec. 16 at Meriden United Methodist Church. Military honors were conducted at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or the Meriden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 520, Meriden, KS 66512.
  		Obituary- Smatla, Henry 2 Henry John Smatla Henry John Smatla, 93, Meriden, died Thursday, December 12,2013, at Linnwood Park, Meriden. He was born June 6,1920, at Maple Hill, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Marie Smatla. Mr. Smatla was a member of the Community Church which was located North of Rossville, The Rossville Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge. Mr. Smatla served in the C.C.C. in 1938, and enlisted and served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. He served sea duty for 18 months in the European Theater for which he received 2 battle stars, and served 26 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Fleet Air Wing 17, for which he received 3 battle stars. During that time, he traveled 10 oceans and seas. Mr. Smatla was an AVA Machinist. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1945. Mr. Smatla married Alice Laura Hillix, October 19, 1949, in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 12, 1995. Surviving are a son: Larry Lee Smatla (Linda) of Oskaloosa, a daughter: Marcia Lynn Reiter (Ron) of Topeka; three grandchildren: Laura Marie Smatla Turner (Jim), Travis Lee Reiter (Cait), and Luke Edward Smatla (Heather); great-grandchildren: Garrett and Lydia Turner; and sisters: Lydia Carl and Marie DeVeney. Mr. Smatla first farmed north of Silver Lake, Kansas and north of Rossville, Kansas. He moved to a farm north of Meriden in 1954, where grain and cattle were his pride. He was a member of the Meriden United Methodist Church; Topeka North Post # 400 of the American Legion; V.F.W.; D.A.V.; and Moose Lodge # 555. He served as a Board Member of the Meriden Co-op; the Meriden United Methodist Church; and served on the F.H.A. Board for 12 years. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Meriden United Methodist Church. Military honors will be conducted at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Delia. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Sunday, at the Meriden United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th Street, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or the Meriden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 520, Meriden, KS 66512. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
  		Birthday- Smatla, Henry Henry "HanK” Smatla, Meriden, will celebrate his 83rd birthday as guest oi honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 1 at the United Methodist Church in Meriden. Hosts will be his children and spouses, Larry and Linda Smatla, Oskaloosa; Marcia and Ron Reiter, Topeka; grandchildren Laura and Jim Turner, Luke Smatla and Travis Reiter; and greatgrandchild Garrett Turner. Mr. Smatla was born June 6, 1920, in Maple Hill. He is a retired farmer. He married Alice Hillix on Oct. 19, 1949. Mrs. Smatla died April 12, 1995. Cards may be sent to Mr. Smatla at 10719 Meriden Road, Meriden, 66512. He requests no gifts.