Ronald J. Simons, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.
On April 19, 1946, in Peru, Ron was born to John William and Thora Louise Bagwell Simons.
Ron and Sharon Ann Cunningham were married on May 20, 1972, and have spent 43 years sharing life’s adventures.
Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon; a daughter: Tracy Lynn Fraga and husband Robert of Round Rock, Texas; three sons: Ronald William Simons and wife Dalene of Camden, Ohio; Douglas J. Simons of Kentucky; Heath Adam Simons and wife Brittany of Rochester; 17 grandchildren: Brittney Leigh, Kirsten Reann, Haley Lynn, Kiley Anne, Autumn, John William, Ronni Dalene, Jaydin Preston, Jerzey Lynn, Mikyla Dayle, Broderyck J., Ryder Matthew, Brooklyn Marie, Xander Lamar, Dakota John, Izaac Matthew, Kimberly Renae; two sisters: Janet Flinn and husband Michael of Logansport; and Jean Hudson and husband Terry of Solisberry; two brothers: Terry W. Simons of Rochester, John Goodrich and wife Janie of Logansport ;and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Ron in death are his parents; an infant granddaughter: Donna Angel Simons; a grandson Colt William Simons in 2010.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.
Chaplain Jason See will officiate services, at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Ron’s family would like you to dress casual, perhaps wearing your favorite pair of jeans.
Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.