Clarence P. Simon, 94 of St. Johns, MI formerly of Fowler died on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Hazel Findlay Country Manor. Clarence was born on February 20, 1920 in Fowler, MI the son of Arthur and Cornelia (Cook) Simon. He graduated from Fowler High School in 1938, and on June 25, 1947 he married Genevieve Martin in Westphalia, MI. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII and for many years was owner operator of Simon's Restaurant in Fowler. Clarence was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Fowler VFW, St. Johns American Legion and was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve, his loving wife of 67 years, children, Carol (Steve) Harry, Gene (Nita) Simon, Marilyn (Ray) Hintz, and Ellen (Walt) Wheeler. 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Frances Thelen and Dorothy Bradley. Sisters-in-law Delores Schueller, Regina Simon and Joan Simon as well as several nieces and nephews.
Clarence was predeceased by children Janice, Janet and Gary, as well as his parents, brothers Ronald, Leon, Bernard, Edward and Philip. Sisters-in-law Josie Simon, and brothers-in-law Larry Motz, Joe Thelen and Marion Bradley.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns on Friday, December 26, 2014, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. A Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 P.M. and a Vigil will be prayed at 8:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church or Hazel Findlay Country Manor.
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