Laurence was born on July 30, 1949 to Allen and Joyce
(Wunsch-Normand) Smart in Wausau. He was a graduate of Wausau High School. He
married Barbara Franz on February 5, 1997; she survives.
Laurence drove truck for 40 years.
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATVing, being
outdoors, and spending time with his son and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, Laurence, is survived by his son,
Justin Smart of Greenwood; grandchildren, Brody and Teagan, both of Greenwood;
brother, Joe (Shellie) Normand III of Wausau; mother, Joyce Normand of Wausau;
mother-in-law, Dorothy Franz of Medford; brother-in-law, Dan (Tammy) Franz of Medford;
sister-in-law Gloria (Jim) Strebig of Rib Lake, and his three dogs, Luke,
Brandy, and Chevy. Laurence is further survived by many other family and
friends.
Laurence is preceded in death by his father, Allen and step-father,
Joe Normand, Jr.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life
will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Laurence’s name may
be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
