William M. Simmermon

August 16, 1921-November 23, 2022

William M. Simmermon, 101, of Lapel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at his home.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1921, in Indianapolis to Willis and Nelle (Garrettson) Simmermon.

Mr. Simmermon graduated from Lapel High School and furthered his education at Indiana University where he was a brother of the Phi Kapa Psi Fraternity and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps where he was part of a B-29 Flight Crew. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed going out West to buy show cattle.

Mr. Simmermon was a very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he served on numerous committees such as: Trustees, Finance and Pastor Parish. He was also a previous member of the Stony Creek/Lapel Library Board and the St. John’s/St. Vincent Hospital Development Board.

Survivors include his 3 children Teresa (Dwight) Monical of West Lafayette, John (Marcia) Simmermon of Lapel and Amy (John) VanBuskirk of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren Joseph, Mary, Thomas, Anna, Jonathan, Brad, Jill, William, Kimberly and Christina; and 6 great-grandchildren Nicholas, Graham, Reid, Wade, Taylor and Charlie.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Betty L. (Huston) Simmermon; his parents; and sister Barbara.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 217 East 7th St., Lapel with Pastor Susan Hobson officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Lapel.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Spaugh and Company in Home Senior Services for the care of Mr. Simmermon.

Visitation is scheduled to be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 217 East 7th St., Lapel, IN 46051.

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