Lidi Eros Gasparotto

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a retired Air Force veteran who served his country proudly for 23 years including numerous extended worldwide tours of duty, followed by a 20 year career as a service technician for Wight’s Office Machines in Fort Smith. He was a generous and loving man with a wonderful sense of humor and he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Erna Gasparotto of Friesing, Germany; daughter and son-in-law Marla and David Hicks of Greenwood, AR; son and daughter-in-law Danny and Theresa Gasparotto of Van Buren, AR; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Kim Gasparotto of Barling, AR; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Rozetta and Larry Nelke of Fort Smith, AR; and nephew David Nelke and family of Frisco, TX.

Pallbearers will be Justin Gasparotto, Jeremy Gasparotto, Zachary Gasparotto, Ryan Gasparotto, Aaron Ruckman and Tyler Hassell. Honorary Pallbearer will be David Nelke.

Visitation will be at 6:00 pm, followed by the Rosary at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Fentress Mortuary Chapel with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery with Military Honors.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 6000 Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903.