Mike Smith, age 77, formerly of Beemer, Nebraska

Mike Smith, age 77, formerly of Beemer, Nebraska
May 1, 1944 - May 24, 2021

Memorial services for Mike Smith age 77 formerly of Beemer, NE will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE. Interment will follow in the Beemer Cemetery.

Mike Smith was born and raised in Beemer, Nebraska, by his loving mother, Annie Kotik Smith and father Robert Smith. Mike excelled in multiple sports at Beemer High School, including football, basketball and track & field. After high school, Mike moved to California in 1962. Among many successful pursuits, Mike was a professional drummer and sports official, while continuing to play sports, including fastpitch softball and basketball. His successful career path included multiple awards and company records while working at Arrowhead Water Company. Mike’s love of fastpitch softball led to his founding of Mike Smith Academy, where he taught pitching, and helped secure college scholarships for scores of young women.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Susan, with whom he shared a marriage for over 55 years, sister Patricia, sons Bill and Michael, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.