Service Details
Due to Covid19, the family will be planning a service for possibly sometime in April.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials have been suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. http://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Leon R. Simon, 69, died at Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
He was born in Milwaukee on November 11, 1951, the son of the late Leo and June (nee Behrens) Simon. He graduated from William Horlick High School, class of 1970. On October 14, 1978, he married Michelle Kirschling at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church.
Leon retired from FedEx after 25 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing. He was also a member of the Racine Instinctive Bowmen and enjoyed spending his time doing archery. He was a gifted photographer and had a passion for photographing nature. He also enjoyed trips up north, walking his dogs and being in the company of his family.
In addition to his loving wife Michelle, Leon is survived by his children, Timothy Simon, Danielle (Jacob) Curtis and Bobby Simon all of Racine; his grandchildren, Emmett and Kenzie Curtis; his sisters, Connie (Michael) Joblansky of Florida and Sr. Mary Emily of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Denver, CO; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Kirschling, Michael (Gail) Kirschling and Marcia (Michael) Veltas; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Due to Covid19, the family will be planning a service for possibly sometime in April. Memorials have been suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. http://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude
Mary Collins says
So sorry 😢 Leo is part of my past and present. He is a very wonderful person and very lucky to have a wife to share his life. I will be there in April 🙏❤️
Carolyn Moskonas says
My deepest sympathies. May you find strength thru family and friends and comfort in your memories.
Rosalinda Ortiz says
Thank God we crossed paths in this life. You were one of a kind person. Kind hearted hard worker humbled person. The time you worked in Walmart was a pleasure working with you.😢Rest in peace Leon.🙏🏽God be with his family in this hard time. They are going through.
Denise zielinski says
I’m so sorry for your lost🙏
Diane Behrens - Groh says
Dear Michelle , & Family , We are so sorry for the loss of Leon . Just know he is with God , and the angels in heaven and without suffering and pain . If you need anything give me a call . Love & Prayer’s Always , Analise , Diane , & Steve Behrens Groh
Anonymous says
Shelley & Family-
We were so saddened to hear of Leon’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow and we hope the love and memoiries you all share will bring you peace.
With deepest sympathies,
Scott, Kristin & Jack Sanders