Gerald Van Aken Smith, "Jerry," family man, dies at 69

Gerald Van Aken Smith, "Jerry," family man, dies at 69

Gerald Van Aken Smith, “Jerry,” of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, following a three-year battle with cancer.Early LifeMr. Smith was born on Dec. 28, 1955, in Mauston, Wis., to Gerald E. Smith and Lela Mae Smith (née Buckley). He graduated from Mauston High School in 1973 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business finance from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. He later received a master’s degree in business finance from Ke…