Michael W. Smekens, 82 of Bluffton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home of natural causes. Mike was born Aug. 2, 1940, in Bluffton to Clemen and Martha (Kelly) Smekens. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1958 and worked at Franklin Electric in Bluffton. Mike served for 20 years in the Wells…