Mr. Smulekoff retired to California in 1929.  His two sons and his son-in-law, John Miller, took over operation of the business.  Mr. Miller married Henry's daughter, Ruth, and gave up life as a traveling salesman to join the furniture business.  After over 40 years of serving Cedar Rapids, Henry Smulekoff died at the age of 69 and the Smulekoff-Miller Fund was established.  This fund contributes to local charitable organizations.  
  In 1942, Smulekoff's moved to it's current location on the corner of First Street and Third Avenue SE and added a nearby warehouse.  The three men operated the organizations as a troika, each having equal voice in the financial affairs.  Under the direction of the three men, in 1974, a two-story addition with 43,000 square feet of space was added to the existing building.

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