Morris Simon
February 17, 1926 ~ October 20, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Morris “Morey” Edward Simon, 88, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg, surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 with a 7:00 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Born February 17, 1926, to John and Mary (Pruys) Simon, Morey grew up on a farm west of Hoven. After a short time working in California, he returned to South Dakota and married Colleen Ann Tays on a cold and windy Tuesday, December 30, 1947. Shortly after, they bought a farm two miles west of Lebanon where they raised their four children and stayed until moving to the Oahe Villa in Gettysburg in 2012.
Morey loved his family, farming, his Catholic faith, and community service. He was Grand Knight of the Hoven Knights of Columbus and State Deputy Grand Knight, a long-time lector at St. Mary’s Church in Lebanon, served on the board and chairman of Mid-Dakota Water District (1988-2005), and served in many leadership roles with the Livestock Feeders Association and National Cattlemen’s Association. He spent over 30 years in active county service, including the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (now FSA), and served many years on the Lebanon Equity Exchange and the Hoven Equity Exchange boards.
He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen of Gettysburg; children: Gary (Sandra) Simon of Madeira Beach, FL, Maure Ann (Craig) Weinkauf of Watertown, Jerry (Judy) Simon, Gettysburg, and Pat (Diane) Simon, Lebanon; six grandchildren: Heidi Weinkauf Wright, Rebecca Weinkauf Glover, Jeremy Simon, Jessika Simon, Andrew Simon, Dawson Simon; three great grandchildren; one brother, Vic (Ann) Simon of Hoven; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Morris was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Paul, Herb, and Harold.
Memorials can be directed to the Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, PO Box 285, Gettysburg, SD 57442 or the St. Anthony Knights of Columbus, PO Box 324, Hoven, SD 57450.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Morey’s arrangements.
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A great man known by many. RIP Morey !
Morey’s 17 years on the Mid-Dakota board, many as Chairman, was a large share of what made the water system so successful. Money’s leadership and cheerful disposition is missed! God Bless Morey and may he comfort Colleen and the Simon family.
We are so sorry about Morrie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Maure, Craig, & family,
May your Dad rest in peace, I’m so sorry for your loss.
With sympathy & prayers,
Laurie Koehn
My sincere sympathy to you all.
Pat my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Simon Families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Morris will forever be a part of my life, as he was my 1st boss at age 13, with Bob Rader at S&R Dairy Bar. Oh so many years ago. God Bless all.
Thoughts and prayers for your family at this time and extending our sincere sympathy for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
So sorry to hear of Morrys passing? It has been such a long time since we last saw you.
He was always a pleasure to work with and turned into a great friend over the years!
God Bless�Denny and Kay Yeaton
This message is really late, but we just learned of Morrie’s death. Our sincere sympathy to Colleen and family. We had good times together during our Mid Dakota years. We will always remember the Spokane trip. May memories help ease the pain of Morrie’s loss.