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- October 3, 2008
Simon, Anthony H.
Anthony H. Simon, age 86, of Neenah, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. He was born on December 25, 1921, in Kaukauna, son of the late Anton and Sophie (Otte) Simon. Tony was united in marriage to Dorothy Beard on December 13, 1947, in Menasha, WI. Tony served his country for 26 years in the Military, in the European Theatre, in World War II, in the 32nd Division of the National Guard. He was on Active Duty during World War II, for the Berlin Crisis, for over 5 years, in 1961. After his retirement from Menasha High School in 1968, they spent 20 years at a lake home, in Post Lake, Elcho. Then they moved back to the area and continued to enjoy time at the lake. Tony earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree. He wrote and published his own book, "Teaching Windows of the Mind."
He was a life long member of St. John Catholic Church, in Menasha. Tony was a member of the Neenah/Menasha Elks #676 for over 50 years. He enjoyed golfing and liked to relax while reading a good book.
He is survived by a daughter, Rita Ann Walters, Houston, TX; two grandchildren: James Walters and Penny Walters, Austin, TX; one sister, Theresa (Ivol) Vanden Heuvel; three sisters-in-law: Marion "Cooney" Simon, Irene Simon, Gloria (Dewey) Weeks; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by eight brothers: Lawrence, Sylvester, Arthur, Clarence, Vincent, Joseph, George, Herman; and one sister: Marie Burhop.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at St. John Catholic Church, 516 De Pere Street, in Menasha, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Martens-Laemmrich
Funeral Home
Menasha 920-722-8252
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1921 - 2008 (86 years)
