Rodger Dean Smith, Jr.

life story

Loving Father, Husband and Friend to All

Rodger Dean Smith, Jr. aka Fishhook died unexpectedly in Puyallup, WA on May 25, 2025. Dean was born on May 6th, 1973 in Indiana, PA. He was the oldest of six kids. Dean was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Smith, his children Dylan Smith, Jorden Schneider and Kody Shadle. His extended family consists of his mother Letecia Morgan, father Rodger Smith Sr. and his wife Cheryl Smith, sister Erin Collins, brother Joe Toy and wife Lori, Red Smith and wife Becky, Jennifer Gillian and husband Bill, Randall Smith Sr. and wife Lisa, father-in-law Calvin Mousseau, mother-in-law Vicki Mousseau, sister-in-law Andi Rood and brother-in-law Brendan Rood, brother-in-law Max Mousseau and sister-in-law Danely Bravo. Also lots of nieces and nephews Jeffrey, Brittany, Kerry, Travis, Kaitlyn, Alexander, Hayden, Brianna, AnnaBelle, Serena, Emily, Maggie, Randall, Carson, Kyla, Treyven, Grace, Kayley, Parker and Bennett.

About Dean

Dean joined the Army at the age of 18. During his years of service he earned countless awards. He was a brother and mentor to all he shared his time with. He saw more than his fair share of hard times in the Army while he fought relentlessly for our nations freedom. Despite these tough years, he always chose to be happy. He always extended a hand to help, an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on.

This type of community didn't stop when he left the Army in 2004. Dean, better known as Fishhook, was an eighteen year member of BFE, a local motorcycle club. He was known for showing up at all biker community events that supported veteran or family causes. He always strived to support new riders.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

June 22, 2025

Fraternal Order of Eagles 100 Weyerhaeuser Rd N, Eatonville, WA 98328, USA

A group is leaving at 11:00 from the Summit Pub after breakfast to ride out to Eatonville together.

In Lieu of flowers, please sit down and chat with your loved ones and neighbors, tell stories and enjoy your time together. If you must donate, please choose a Veteran-based non-profit of your choice.

memorial service

Memorial Service at Tahoma National Cemetery

June 25, 2025

Leaving Summit Pub at 11:00 to ride to the Memorial together.