Obituary

Logan Scott Smith, 36, of Mason City passed away on May 25, 2024, at his home. Logan was born on January 24, 1988, in Mason City, to Scott and Ronda (Field) Smith. He grew up in Mason City and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and graduated from Mason City High School in 2006.

Logan was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He maintained his faith and would engage in deep conversations with others about his beliefs.

Logan was a happy-go-lucky little boy who grew into a loving, caring adult. He enjoyed sports, including football, basketball, baseball and soccer. He excelled in cross country and track as a youth and in high school, setting records and medaling in a number of state and national races. His interests went from there to weightlifting, arm wrestling, and Kung Fu where he earned a black belt. He sang in choir, played bass guitar in several bands, and played the piano.

Logan graduated from North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and furthered his education at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and physics. Upon the recommendation of the Faculty of the Department of Physics at UNI, Logan was awarded a Physics Alumni Scholarship in honor of his superior academic achievement in physics. The Faculty of the Department of Physics at UNI also awarded Logan an Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Physics in recognition of his academic achievement and promise as a researcher. He was inducted into the Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society and the Golden Key International Honour Society. Logan was a deep, critical thinker. He loved studying and talking about the universe, black holes, and nuclear science.

Logan was also exceptionally good with children, and he worked at a charter school in the Twin Cities for troubled teens. He loved animals, especially his dog, Missy, and his cat, Scrappy. He also enjoyed airplanes, exotic cars, and magic. Logan had the biggest heart. He was a wealth of knowledge and a source of happiness for many people. He loved fiercely and was fiercely loved by his family.

Logan passed away too soon. His cousin Tate said it best, "I don't know why sometimes life deprives exceptional people of the life they deserve, but all I can do is believe that they get rewarded in some way, somehow." We know Logan is now with God and he is at peace.

Those left to cherish Logan's memory are his parents; his brother, Levi, sister-in-law, Laura, his nieces, Ava and Lily and many very special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Logan was welcomed into heaven by his maternal grandparents Irving and Harlys Field, paternal grandparents Chester and Mary Smith, his aunt Babs Smith, and his beloved dog Missy and his cat Scrappy.

Funeral Services for Logan were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, Iowa with Pastor Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation was held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday June 2, 2024 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126 3rd St NE Mason City, Iowa.

Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. 

Music during the service was provided by Deb Nielsen, Pianist and Betsy Kirby, Soloist. Solos included "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Welcome Home". The congregation sang "Lord Of All Hopefulness".

Pallbearers were Logan's cousins: Shaun Smith, David Griswold, Aaron Schallock, Chris Goeden, Skyler Smith, and Tate Smith.