Legislator Details
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 8/24/2026
Vital Records Information:
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Marital Information:
married Ruth G. Grotemat, dau. of John and Nellie S. Grotemat, 5/19/1917, in Grand Haven, MI, divorced 3/12/1935; children: Sally Ann; married Margaret Reichert between 1935 and 1940; step-children: 2, Barbara and Mardi
Number of Children: 1
Background
Education:
grade schools of Grand Rapids; graduated, from Howe [high] School, Indiana, 1912; attended University of Michigan, 1912-14 in the literary department; attended Northwestern University, College of Law, [would have graduated in 1917 had the war not interfered] graduated, 1919.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles Osmer and Lillian M. (Hinsdill) Smedley. He was commissioned a first lieutenant in the military school and elected Head Prefect in charge of the upper classes during his senior year. He served in the U.S.A.S. in the World War I. He was discharged from service 11/8/1917. He was admitted to the bar in 1919 and was associated in the law firm of Linsey, Shivel & Smedley. He was a member of the State Bar Association Committee on legal reform and procedure. He was past commander of the American Legion, a Mason and a Shriner.
Notable Facts:
Four time national flyrod accuracy champion; considered to be one of the best flyrod fishermen in the country.
Also Known as Dike Smedley.