Patrick Edward

Smith

Patrick Edward Smith, 83, longtime resident of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his home.

Pat was born in Toledo, Ohio, March 17, 1943, to Edward and Jeannette (Coy) Smith. In 1962, Pat graduated from Clay High School. He met his wife, Mary Kay (Bahnsen) while roller skating at Pearson Park and were united in marriage January 12, 1963.

For over forty years, Pat alongside his family operated E. M. Smith & Sons Travel Trailer Sales at Navarre Avenue & Coy Road in Oregon, Ohio. He served in several officer positions with the Northwest Ohio RV Dealers Association. Pat and Kay traveled frequently in their fifth wheel throughout the Unites Sates and Canada. They spent time in South Padre Island, Texas, Florida, and spent a summer in Alaska.

Closer to home, Pat treasured the time spent at their cottage on Lake Erie, "Summer Breeze" and boating on "Hitch Witch". In later years, Pat and Mary Kay enjoyed wintering in the Florida Keys. An avid outdoorsman, Pat enjoyed salmon fishing in Michigan and cherished his annual elk hunting trip to Colorado; a tradition he shared with his father and sons for over 50 years.

Pat survived by his sons, Craig (Pam) Smith, Michael (Sarah) Smith and Jeffrey Smith (Elizabeth); grandson, Cole Smith; step-grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, and Ty; step great-granddaughter, Atlas Elise; sister, Beverly (Phillip) Hahn; brother-in-law, Dean Davis; along with many nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janet Davis; and is now reunited in heaven with his wife, Kay and son, Keith.

The family will receive friends at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road Monday, November 16, 2026, from 2:00 pm until funeral service at 8:00 pm. Private interment will take place in Lake Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Oregon Recreation Center Baseball Program or Clay High School Baseball Team. Pat's family wishes to thank Ohio Living Hospice; especially his caregivers, Cindi and Selena for making his final days peaceful. www.egglestonmeinert.com