Many will know Dave Smizer from Derby as a coach, a dad, and an official. We lost Dave on Wednesday, April 6. His burial is in South Dakota. There is also a memorial service for him this Saturday, April 9 at Faith Lutheran Church in Derby Kansas at 4:00 PM. Please keep his family in your prayers over the next days, weeks, and months.
On a personal note, I got to know Dave from helping coach his son and spending time with him at tournaments. My son and his have spent the night together many times in each other’s house and one of my favorite photos of my son is of him wrestling and Dave officiating. Dave was a good guy who loved wrestling. We'll all miss him and may we all be reminded of the fact that sometimes on the inside people hurt, and they feel pain. May we all be willing to go out of our way to help and share a kind word during those times.
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