Joseph Simon

Joseph L. Simon of Fowler died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 82. Born June 3, 1932 to Leonard and Anna (Wieber) Simon, he worked as a self-employed carpenter and farmer. Joseph was a US Army veteran. In 1959 he married Wanda Bolek and she survives him.

Also surviving are their children, Mike (Joni) Simon, Louie (Mary) Simon, Ron (JoAnn) Simon, Neil (Denise) Simon, Dale (Jodi) Simon, Keith Simon, Mary Jo (Tim) Platte, all of Fowler; 23 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Karber, Ruth (Paul) Schafer, Marilyn (Jack) Fox, Linda (Fred) Epkey; sisters-in-law, Irene (Terry) Jensen, Joan Bolek, Theresa (Bob) Lock; and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sandra Simon, and father and mother-in-law, John and Helen Bolek.

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. A military graveside service will follow at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Goerge Chapel from 7-9 PM Sunday, March 29th and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday, March 30th with a rosary being prayed at 3 PM and a Vigil Service being prayed at 8 PM Monday. Contributions may be made to VFW Post #3733 or Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund in Joseph's memory. In lieu of thank you cards, the family will make a donation to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.