Adrian, MI – A one-time Mayor, City Administrator, Commissioner, and planning commission member for the City of Adrian has passed away.
Alden Smith died at the age of 89 at home surrounded by his family earlier this month after a courageous battle with cancer.
Al graduated from Adrian High School and joined the United States Air Force in 1951, serving his country until 1955. Upon returning to Adrian, he worked in the accounting department at American Chain and Cable before taking a position at Bohn Aluminum & Brass.
In 1970, Al was appointed to the Adrian City Planning Commission, where he served for nine years. He was appointed to the Adrian City Commission and was later elected to a commissioner seat. In 1982, Al was appointed Mayor by the City Commission. He then ran for Mayor in the 1983 election and served for two years.
In 1985, Al found his dream job when he was selected to serve as the City Administrator, a position that he held until his retirement in 1998.
Al’s proudest achievement was the passage of the bond issue for the completion of the Adrian Fire Station. Funeral services for Alden Smith took place last week.
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*Media courtesy of Wagley Funeral Home*