Cyril H. Simon

Cyril H. Simon, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home with his loving wife of seventy years, Athleen, holding his hand. He was born on January 16, 1921, in Fond du Lac, the son of Michael and Rosa (Koenen) Simon. Cyril met Athleen at the dancehall in Eldorado and on February 5, 1949 they were married at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Brandon. Cyril was the owner of Cyril Simon Sand and Gravel. He dug many of the basements for the homes in the St. Peter area.



He enjoyed playing Blackjack; and he and Athleen made many trips to Las Vegas. He also enjoyed woodworking; and his children will always cherish the gifts he made them for Christmas. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Peter. He was also a member of the East Shore Lions and volunteered as an eye transporter for them. He was a member of the St. Peter Athletic Club and at one time served as a director. On summer Sunday afternoons you would find him watching baseball games at the St. Peter Athletic Club diamond cheering on his sons and grandchildren.



He is survived by his wife, Athleen; his children, Anna (Bill) Klinke, Dan (Sherry) Simon, Tim (Judy) Simon, Julie (Jeff) Kraemer, Doug (Cindy) Simon, Fran (Mike) Holzmann, Pat (Chris) Simon, and Paul (Pam) Simon; eighteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren with two more on the way. He is further survived by three sisters-in-law, Mildred Simon, Patricia Hunter, and Marilyn Smith; and a brother-in-law, Phil Ruedinger.



He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Janet; three sisters and their spouses, Cres (Oscar) Marggi, Elvira (Ed) Dubberstein, and Natalie (Ralph) Basler; four brothers, Ambrose, Francis and his wife Joan, Alex and Bob and his wife Babe. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law Jim Smith, Bob Hunter and Wes Williams; and two sisters-in-law, Ann Ruedinger and Eileen and her husband Jim Pinch.



There are so many people who took such good care of Cyril these past two years.

Thank you Kris and Jenny; you helped him to stay at home longer.

The amazing organization that is Agnesian Hospice, thank you. Kari, you made his day with your visits to his home and your attempts at telling jokes. Lori, you made his last few months so much easier when he went to The Villa. JoAnn, you were there to comfort Cyril and his family in his final hours. Nan and Jane, you are wonderful as Hospice volunteers visiting him every week. Chaplains Tim and Susan, the comfort you gave to both Cyril and Athleen will never be forgotten.

Villa Loretto, thank you. You treated Cyril with such dignity and respect.



Visitation will take place on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 4-7 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church-Holy Family Parish, N8079 Church Road, Malone, WI, 53049. Visitation will also take place on Saturday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Cremation will follow the service and private family burial will take place at St. Charles Cemetery at a later date.



Memorials appreciated to Agnesian Hospice, 239 Trowbridge Dr, Fond du Lac, WI, 54937; Villa Loretto Nursing Home, N8114 County Road WW, Mt. Calvary, WI, 53057; or Cristo Rey Ranch, N8102 County Road WW, Mt. Calvary, WI, 53057.