08:09 pm
16 September 2025

Services Planned for Barron Co. Officer

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Services Planned for Barron Co. Officer

Funeral services are being held this week for Barron Police Department Officer Ben Smith. 

Smith died unexpectedly while off-duty last week at the age of 26, and had just joined the department last year.  Visitation hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Red Cedar Church in Rice Lake with a Celebration of Life and Honors tomorrow beginning at 11 a.m.

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