Monday, November 30, 2015. Beloved husband of Shirley Simmons (nee Hedrick); dear father of Jeff (Mary Beth) and Susan Simmons; dear grandfather of Kristen and Eric Simmons; dear brother of the late Harold (LaVerne) Simmons; trusted business partner of Ken Baetje; lifelong friend of Jerry Jennings and Frank Therina; our dear uncle and friend. Bronze Star recipient, Korea. A founding owner of Midwest Cut Stone Co. His work can be seen in the buildings of our community including: Belleville Cathedral; Anheuser-Busch Brewery; America’s Center; Kiener Plaza; St. Pius V Catholic Church; St. Luke’s, St. John’s, Barnes and Jewish hospitals; Maritz; Fort de Chartres; and St. Lucas UCC. Special thanks to the caregivers of Delmar Gardens Meramec Valley and de Greeff Hospice House.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Friday, December, 4, 3-8 p.m. then taken to St. Lucas UCC (11735 Denny Rd., 63126) for visitation Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment St. Lucas Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his honor to St. Lucas UCC Memorial Fund.