Marvin Simon
July 29, 1923 ~ January 27, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Hoven. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2010 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
On July 29, 1923, Marvin Simon was born at Springs Township, South Dakota to Edward and Mary (Wickert) Simon.
He was united in marriage to Elvina C. Knecht on May 20, 1947 at Hoven, SD and to this union four children were born.
Over the years, Marvin has been a member of the National Farmers Organization, Lebanon School Board, served on the Potter County Weed Board, ASCS Committee and the Natural Resources and Conservation Service.
In his spare time he loved to fish, golf, hunt, play cards and enjoy his family. He also loved to keep up on the national news, rarely missing Meet the Press.
Marvin’s life is cherished by his wife: Elvina of Gettysburg; four children: Gregg (Sharon Morgan) Simon of Mobridge, Rick (Imelda Schmidt) Simon of Gettysburg, Sharon (Mark) Mulder of Sioux Falls and Tim (Sandy Boik) Simon of Webster; ten grandchildren: Shane Simon and friend Sean Kittrell, Brent (Jackie) Simon, Tashina (Ben) Frerichs, Lonnie (Nancy) Simon, Darrin (Sally) Simon, Michael (Natalie) Mulder, Melissa (Matt) Guiliano, Chad (Suzy) Simon, Chris (Debbie) Simon and Jeremy Simon; ten great grandchildren; two siblings: Bernadine Hanley of Huron and Melvin (Fran) Simon of New York; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Simon of Bismarck, ND and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Art, Albert, LeRoy and Norbert and one sister, Lorraine Hansen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall building fund.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Marvin’s arrangements.
MINISTER
Father Jerry Kopel
CASKETBEARERS
Shane Simon
Lonnie Simon
Michael Mulder
Chris Simon
Brent Simon
Darrin Simon
Chad Simon
Jeremy Simon
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All of Marvin's Great Grandchildren
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
Sharon Mulder
LECTOR
Randy Simon
PLACING OF THE PALL
Tashina Frerichs
Melissa Guiliano
USHERS
Morris Simon
Michael Schlachter
ALTAR SERVERS
Megan Simon
Alyson Hageman
MUSICIANS
Alice Simon
Lexie Vogel
St. Anthony's Choir
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"Amazing Grace"
"Heart of Jesus, Hear"
"Old Rugged Cross"
"Song of Farewell"
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery
Hoven, South Dakota
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Simon family we are so sorry to hear about Marvins passing,may you cherish all the memories and laughters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time of your lives.
Bart,Carmen,Preston and Paige Worth
When the Lord calls, our loved ones home,he leaves a gift of memories.
Aunt Elvina and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. So glad we could see Marvin and everyone at the Hoven celebration, we treasure the memories.
Deepest Sympathy,
Mary and Rick Severson
I am sorry to hear of your lose. May you feel God’s comfort as he takes care of you in this time. Pastor Mark
Dear Simon Family,
It was with sadness that we heard of Marvin’s passing. He was a true friend and not just one of my patients. I think we used to talk more fishing than medicine when he came to see me. The truth was that a lot of what he had, there wasn’t much we could do about, but we chatted and laughed and shared secrets of the latest walleye bite… we will miss him. Looking forward to seeing you when we are home in a few months.