Background
Smith, Leila Hentzen was born on May 20, 1932 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Erwin Albert and Marian Leila (Austin) Hentzen.
Smith, Leila Hentzen was born on May 20, 1932 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Erwin Albert and Marian Leila (Austin) Hentzen.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Miami University, 1955; certified, Famous Artists Schools, 1959.
Quilting teacher Milwaukee Public Schools, 1975-1979. Watercolor painting teacher Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department, since 2009.
Women's auxiliary volunteer Salvation Army, Milwaukee. Member dean's advisory council University Wisconsin Milwaukee School Arts. Member American Association of University Women, Cedarburg Artists Guild, Wisconsin Watercolor Society, Seven Arts Society Milwaukee (president 1967-1968, painters group chairman 1962-1963), Daughters of the American Revolution (Milwaukee chapter Holiday Folk Fair chairman 1965-1976, library historian 1974-1977, correspondent secretary 1977-1980, director 1983-1986, recording secretary 1992-1995, regent 1995-1998, Outstanding Junior Member 1966), Wisconsin Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America (president 1964-1966, Second vice president 1966-1968, 70-73, correspondent secretary 1976-1979), Wisconsin Court Assistants, National Society Women Descendants Ancient and Honorary Artillery Company Boston, Wisconsin Society Mayflower Descendants (secretary 1999-1902), Delta Zeta.
Married Richard Howard Smith, September 12, 1959. 1 child, Jennie.