Dean R. Simonson | 1956 - 2018 | Obituary

Dean R. Simonson

March 23, 1956 - February 7, 2018

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Dean R. Simonson, 61, of Sioux Falls, passed away on February 7, 2018 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

Dean, son of Don Simonson and Lucy (Wilcox) Winter, was born on March 23, 1956 in Sioux Falls. Dean grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and graduated from Washington High School. Dean worked as a mechanic at Hilltop Standard where he met Deb Petterson. The two were married in August 1975. He later opened his own mechanic shop, Eastside Garage. After 10 years, he closed his shop and began working at Edmond’s Brake and Alignment until his retirement in March 2016.

 

Dean enjoyed working in his garden, fishing and hunting, hot rod cars, attending racing events and spending many long hours visiting with his friends.

 

Dean is survived by his children Shannon (Ben) Johnshoy of Shakopee, MN, and Stacy (Aaron) Woodley of Osceola, WI; nine grandchildren Kate and Will Johnshoy, Alex and Weston Schneider, Jacob, Aaron, Kaleb, Jasmine and Cody Woodley; five brothers, Dale, Dan (Lisa), Jim, Jeff, and Joe (Shelly), all of Sioux Falls. Dean was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Donald Wayne Simonson.

 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 2-4 pm with a memorial service to begin at 3 pm at the Heritage Funeral Home, 4800 S. Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the family through the Heritage Funeral Home to be distributed in Dean’s memory at a future date.

 

SERVICES
Memorial Service

Saturday, February 17, 2018
03:00 PM

Heritage Funeral Home
4800 S. Minnesota Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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Visitation will be 2:00-4:00pm Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Heritage Funeral Home.

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