Bernard "Gronks" Smith, Jr., age 51, of Neopit, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Shawano. Bernard was born in Shawano on January 4, 1967, the son of the late Bernard and Sharon (Madosh) Smith, Sr.  During school, Bernard grew up loving sports and set several school records.  He worked as a police officer for the Menominee Tribal Police Department and later as a logging truck driver.  Bernard's greatest joys in life were raising his children and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Bernard is survived by his children, Sharon Madosh of Bonduel, Julien Wheelock of Shawano, Payton Smith of Shawano, Cole Smith of Shawano and Bernard Smith, III of Shawano; his siblings, Mary Opsal, Joan (Chauncey) Webster, Jr., Bobbi (Jerome) Caldwell, Monica (Tony Santana) Smith, Bridget Smith and Angela Smith; the mother of his children, Holly Marquette; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, including special niece Kayleigh.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mercedes; his dad, Bernard Smith, Sr.; his mom, Sharon (Madosh) Corn; and his grandparents.