Pauline M. Smith, 98 of Oelwein, formerly of Waterloo, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein.

She was born September 11, 1916 in Fairbank, the daughter of Wilber and Marie Garber Finch.

Mrs. Smith was employed by John Deere & Company, retiring in 1978. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star, Madonna White Shrine, and American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a member of Grace United Methodist church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and Daughters of the Nile.

She is survived by one son, Harold Smith of Hesperia, California; one daughter, Sharon Walther of Independence; one sister-in-law, Gloria Finch of Denver; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; her long -time companion, Ron Westendorf; four brothers, Kenneth, Charles, James, and Jerry Finch; two sisters, Joan Bybee and Katherine Berger; one grandson, Brian Jackson; and a great- granddaughter, Anastasia Walther.

Memorials may be directed to Pauline’s family.