About Smith Family Funeral Home

For over 85 years the Smith family has been a fixture in providing funeral and cremation services in the Port Huron area. The family business was begun in 1919 by Arthur E. Smith who also served many years as coroner for St. Clair County. Arthur B. Smith joined his father in 1943, and he also served the area as county coroner. In 1964 Arthur C. Smith received his license and joined the family business along with his father and grandfather.

In June of 1997 Arthur C. Smith and his son, fourth generation Michael D. Smith, took over the family business. Today, Smith Family Funeral Home continues the long-standing tradition of providing the Port Huron area with dedicated and personal service. Smith Family Funeral Home is a member of both the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.

Meet Our Staff

Michael D. Smith Licensed Funeral Director/Owner	Mike graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 1986. He then graduated from Wayne State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science. He is a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and the Michigan Embalmers Society. Mike is a Past President and current member of the Rotary Club of Port Huron, the Port Huron Business Association, St. Clair County Community College Foundation Board, Port Huron Golf Club Board of Directors, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Strategic Planning Committee, past member of the Port Huron Hospital Foundation Board. He lives in Port Huron Township with his wife, Donna, and 2 children, Margaret Anne and Robert Arthur. He enjoys playing hockey, golfing, and hunting. Mike is a 4th generation funeral director in the Smith family. His great-grandfather, who founded Arthur Smith Funeral Home in 1919, was Arthur E. Smith. His grandfather, Arthur B. Smith, was a Funeral Director, and his father, Arthur C. Smith is a Funeral Director and Prearrangement Specialist. From 1981 until 1997 both funeral homes were sold to a corporate funeral provider. Mike and Arthur C. purchased the funeral business back in 1997. Today both funeral homes are simply known as Smith Family Funeral Home.
Arthur C. Smith Licensed Funeral Director/Pre-planning	Art was born in Port Huron, graduated from Port Huron High School in1958, Albion College in 1962, and Cincinnati College of Embalming in 1963. He is a third generation funeral director and has been a licensed since 1964. As a member of both the National Funeral Directors Assn. and Michigan Funeral Directors Assn, Art is a former MFDA board member. Art is a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Kiwanis Club of Blue Water Area, (and former President) Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame board, Port Huron Golf Club, (former board member) Robinson Memorial Tennis Tournament committee, Blue Water Audubon, Michigan Seniors Golf Assn., St. Andrews Society of Detroit, and Clan Cochrane. He is a former member of the Port Huron Hospital Board, Salvation Army Advisory Board, St. Clair County Community College Foundation Board, and in 1972 was the recipient of the Port Huron Jaycees’ “Young Man of the Year” award. Art’s interests include tennis, golf, running, and birding. He received three letters in tennis from both Port Huron High School and Albion College. He has the distinction of being the only participant who has played in every Francis Robinson Memorial Tennis Tournament since it’s inception in 1958. He played many years in the Port Huron Slo Ball League and has run hundreds of road races including six Detroit Free Press marathons and five Boston marathons. In the 1980s and 1990s, Art co-owned and operated several Little Caesars Pizza stores, and in 1990, he received Little Caesars national “Marketeer of the Year” award. Art lives in Port Huron with his wife of over 48 years, the former Susie Boerre. They have three children, Stephen Smith, Michael Smith, and Sarah Markovic, five grandchildren, Margaret, Robert, Casey, Carly, and Nicholas, and their current English Springer Spaniel, Molly.
Susan Smith
Thomas Bachman
Amy Fiedler
Clifton Friedland
William Hall
Lena Bufton-McKeand	Lena is no stranger to funeral service, having spent 11 years as an office manager, which taught her the Smith family’s tradition of dedicated and compassionate service. Lena was raised in Port Huron, graduated from Port Huron High School and received an academic scholarship to Baker College. She resides in Jeddo with her husband, Bill who is the owner of BCM Media Blasting, and daughter, Alysa.
Robert E. Moak
Patrick Moore	Pat graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 1971. Attended ST. Clair Co. Community College, Member of the Knights of Colombus, Member St. Edwards Catholic School Board and St. Edwards Catholic Church and Member of the Parrish Finance Council. Pat has worked for the Port Huron Fire Dept. for the past 25 years and Heads a non-profit The Harvest of Haiti. He also sells real estate for Joann Wine. Pat enjoys hunting and missionary work in Haiti. He lives in Fort Gratiot Twp. with his wife and 3 Children.
Traci L. Palmateer Licensed Funeral Director	Traci has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Wayne State University and is a graduate of Wayne State University’s Mortuary Science Program. She is national and state board certified and a member of Michigan Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association and Michigan Embalmers Society. Traci has had extensive training in reconstruction and cosmetics through the Fountain National Academy in Springfield, Missouri. She helps teach a class every spring at Wayne State University on air brushing and cosmetics. She is a member, Elder and sings in the choir at First Presbyterian Church of Yale and a member of the Elks Club. Traci and her husband, Tim, have three daughters, Dana, Lena and Trudi and reside in Yale.
Jenifer Roberts
Stewart Adams	Although professionally trained in commercial art and interior design, Stewart enjoys most, his history as a professional limousine/funeral coach driver since 1994 with his families limousine service and as the funeral coach driver for Smith Family Funeral Home. He takes great pride in participating in the celebration of each life and feels privileged to be entrusted to transport your loved ones to their final resting place.
Edwin J. Priemer	Ed has a Masters Degree in Counseling from Oakland University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He currently serves as Board Chairperson for both the Community Mental Health Authority Board and the Thumb Alliance Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan. Ed is a member of First Congregational Church of Port Huron where and has served in a various capacities including Moderator, Treasurer, Executive Board and the Board of Trustees. Ed has over 10 years in funeral service.
Bruce E. Lindke Funeral Director	Bruce began working for the Smith Family Funeral Home in 1964 as a funeral assistant and ambulance attendant after graduation from Port Huron High School. He then graduated from the former Port Huron Junior College and later from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. After passing the National Board of Examiners Mortuary Science Examination and the State of Michigan written and oral board examinations he received his Michigan Funeral Director's License. He is a member of the National and Michigan Funeral Directors Associations and the Michigan Embalmers Society. Bruce has worked for all 4 generations of the Smith Family. He and his wife Merlene have two children Laura and Jon, and two grandchildren, Calvin and Katherine. Bruce and Merlene reside in Marysville.