Louis Merle Smothers, 82, of Dubuque, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home in Dubuque surrounded by family.

Private Graveside Services will be held at Linwood Cemetery. We encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Louis’s family.

Louis was born August 9, 1938, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Louis and Loretta (Stecklein) Smothers. On October 15, 1961, he married Dorothy Agnes Kegler in Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

Louis attended Dubuque Senior High School until his enlistment in the United States Army.

He was a machinist at John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement after 30 years of employment.

Louis enjoyed CB radios, fishing, music, the Kansas City Chiefs and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Dubuque; two sons, Mark (Amy) Smothers of Peosta and Matt Smothers of Dubuque; one daughter, Cindy Merz of Potosi, WI; seven grandchildren, Rachael, Caleigh, Carly, Ben, Samantha, Cameron, and Tia; two great-grandchildren, Lucius and Christian and two half sisters, Charlotte and Jean.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Merle.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements.