Nathan S. Smith, 88, Oneida, passed away Tuesday morning, December 26, 2023, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

He was born July 29, 1935, to the late Sheldon and Irene (Elm) Smith.

Nathan served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 – 1956. He was a proud member of the Robert Cornelius Post 7784 in Oneida.

On October 16, 1982, he married Carol Cornelius. Nathan ran Thunderbird Auto in Oneida for many years.

He is survived by his wife Carol, his two sons, Blake (significant other CJ) Smith, and Kent (significant other Marie) Smith. Stepchildren; Bonita (Ernie) Nicholas – Marlewski, Geraldine (Joe) Danforth, and Denise (Michael) McVeigh. His grandchildren, Ashley, Thunder (Melanie), Blaze, and Ryder. Nathan is further survived by 11 step-grandchildren, especially Misty Dawn, great-grandchildren Vanessa and Leo, and his dog Bingo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Wayne Smith, stepson Franklin Nicholas, stepdaughter Linda Nicholas, and two sisters: Geraldine (Russel) Parker, and Lavon Smith.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 9:00AM Saturday, December 30, 2023. The Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 10:30AM, followed by a service at 11:00AM with Fr. James Biegler officiating. Full military honors will follow the service.