Michael H. Smock

Michael H. Smock, 63, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his

side on September 21, 2024.

Born in Hibbing on December 30, 1960, to Ernest and Eileen (Sanders) Smock, Michael had

a fondness for vehicles. This was evident in his love for fixing up classic cars and

watching NASCAR while hanging out with friends and family. It even extended into

Michael’s early career as a tank mechanic trainee stationed at Ft. Knox, KY in the U.S.

Army. While enlisted, he also volunteered to stand guard at the Ft. Knox Depository and

respectively earned his G.E.D.

In the ensuing years, Michael’s career expanded to include driving a school bus,

working as a cook at the Old Howard, roofing, working for Shubat, driving the church

van for First Assembly of God, and working at Lowe’s. He had been a longtime worker

as a deli cook for Super One before his passing.

Michael enjoyed fishing, camping, and watching TV, and he loved spending time with

his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Jane (Boldt) Smock; children, Adrian

(Samantha) and Ariel (Alan) Smock; siblings, Ernest (Gail), Jim, and Albert Smock, and

Ruth Hrovat; grandchildren, Ash, Eveline, Adrianna, Christopher, and Zoey; and several

nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bruce and Mark Smock; children,

Kasey, Christopher, and Jennifer Smock; and granddaughter, Hope Chamberlin.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on October 4, 2024, at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.

Reception will follow at Hibbing Christian Assembly.