DEXTER SMART

The funeral service for Dexter Smart will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at Olson Funeral Chapel in Britton. Burial will take place in the Britton Cemetery.

Dad had many accomplishments to his name. He served and was wounded in combat in the Vietnam War. He was a farmer. He became Park Ranger at Custer State Park, as well as Deputy Fire Chief. He was Deputy Sheriff for Codington County. And also was the Assistant Park Manager and worked law enforcement for the Game Fish and Parks in Watertown, SD. With all his great accolades that he so humbly kept under his belt, his best by far were his girls. Loving wife of 50 years, Sandra Smart; his daughters, Treva (Marty) Anderson of Milford, IA and Tyranny Smart of Britton; his granddaughters, Trinity Anderson of Jackson, MN and Taylor and Talyn Anderson of Spirit Lake, IA; and his sister, Ginger Smart.

Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Joan Smart and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Dexter passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Marshall County Healthcare Center at age of 78.

Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Sandra Smart – 42405 108th St. – Britton, SD 57430.

An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.olsonfuneralchapel. com

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