Stanton "Smokey" Smaagaard

Stanton "Smokey" Smaagaard, of Dawson, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Sanford Canby Medical Center at the age of 83.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson. Pastor Kendall Stelter will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home in Dawson with a prayer service at 3:30 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Arrangements are with Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home in Dawson, MN. www.andersontebeest.com

Stanton Beaumont Smaagaard was born June 17, 1943, in Dawson, MN, to Benroy and Solveig (Wenskaug) Smaagaard. He was baptized and confirmed at Lac qui Parle Lutheran Church. Smokey attended and graduated from Dawson High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States National Guard.

Smokey was united in marriage to Sandra Clauson on March 27, 1965, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo, MN. They made their home in Dawson, and to this union two children were born, Stacy and Jody.

Smokey worked for Canby Farmers Grain for over 30 years and also spent a short time working at the fertilizer plant in Dawson for Rudy Prestholdt. He enjoyed camping with his family on Long Lake, watching Minnesota sports, and supporting his local Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks. Most of all, Smokey treasured spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Stacy (Jon) Stratmoen of Dawson, MN; son, Jody (Jessica) Smaagaard of Albertville, MN; grandchildren, Seth, Olivia and Elly Stratmoen, and Reagan and Mckenna Smaagaard; brother, Bradley (Joann) Smaagaard; sister, Lolly (Bob) Ehlenz; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Smokey was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ardith (Dennis) Westgaard; and niece, Colbey Jo Ehlenz.