He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on September 17, 1940 to Albert and Pauline Smerker. He graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School in 1959, later attending business college. He worked for AT&T for 35 wonderful years. Following retirement, he contracted with the U. S. Postal Service delivering bulk mail to many local communities.
David married Bonnie Wiseman in 1964 and they had three children. They spent time in Utah and California before returning to Colorado. They divorced in 1981.
David was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where he later met, and blended families with Ginger. They were married for 37 years. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
David was a very devoted family man, a friend to everyone he met and formed many lifelong relationships. Though he was known for his ‘Smerker face’, he was just a big ‘Teddy Bear’.
David is survived by his wife Ginger, children, Lisa (David) Wheeler of Loveland, Richard (Donna) Smerker of Aurora, Jeff Jorgenson of Loveland, Jason Jorgenson of Loveland, Mark (Keegan) Hisley of Loveland; grandchildren, Audrey and Nicholas Wheeler, Jacob and Justin Smerker, Kalub and Gavin Jorgenson, Noah White, Lyla Hisley; great-grandson Rory Nguyen Wheeler.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah, son, Benjamin, sister, Karen Fassler and his brothers, Donald and Paul.
Funeral arrangements pending. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church/School or a charity of your choice.
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