Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Cascade
Aug 1, 1967 - Nov 23, 2025
To Bryce, Brock, Jordan and extended families,
Our sympathy to all of you.May your memories bring comfort during this difficult time.
Greg and Gloria Otting
December 03, 2025
My heartfelt sympathy to Mark’s family and friends. He brightened so many lives and held a special place in countless hearts. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this time of loss and healing.
Brooke Manternach-Kite
December 02, 2025 | Coralville, IA | Friend
I was devastated to hear about Mark's death. I am sorry for the shock and grief you are experiencing. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Judy was a dear friend. She spoked highly of her family. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Phyllis Astgen
December 01, 2025 | East Dubuque, IL | Friend
We are so sorry for all of you. This untimely death of your dad has to be such a difficult one. We always enjoyed visiting with him and your mom at baseball games. Take care of each other with faith, love. Sincerely, Woody, Paula Spain
Steve, Paula Spain
December 01, 2025 | Delmar, IA | Friend
My sympathy to Simon and Sauser families. May your best memories bring you comfort.
Lee Ann Leytem
December 01, 2025 | Cascade, IA
God Bless Mark Simon and his family in their time of sadness
John and Kathleen Noid
December 01, 2025 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Friend
Jordan, Brock, Bryce & Regann, Dave & family and Shane & family, please accept my condolences on the passing of Mark.
We were HS classmates and childhood neighbors.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Therese Volk
November 30, 2025 | North Liberty, IA | Classmate
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Stanley Hall & Family
November 29, 2025 | Godwin
Thinking of and praying for the entire Simon family in your time of sorrow. I'm so sorry for your great loss.
Stanley Hall
November 29, 2025 | Godwin, NC | Friend
Mark J. Simon 58, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Estero, Florida.
Visitation for Mark will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. Visitation will also continue after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2nd at the church.
A Celebration of Life/Funeral Service for Mark will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. A private family burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade.
Mark was born August 1, 1967 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Merlin and Judith (Burgmeyer) Simon. He is a 1985 graduate of Cascade High School. He attended DMACC and Howard Community College. On November 23, 1991, he was united in marriage to Christina (Tina) L. Sauser at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.
Mark along with his two brothers own and operate American Iowa Manufacturing (AIM) that was founded by his father and mother. As the Vice President of AIM, he was quite mechanically talented and handled all the assembly line operations.
He had a great love for the game of baseball. Mark played for the Cascade Reds and continued giving them support through the years, as the Ground Crew Manager. He organized many field improvements at Cascade American Legion Field; this past year he added a new back stop to the field. Mark was a very devoted father coaching and supporting his kids in sports over the years.
He loved snowmobiling, was an avid golfer, and auto enthusiast. He was a fan of the Yankees, the Cowboys, and the Hawkeyes. He loved tailgating for the Hawkeyes with family and friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his three dogs, Major, Nitro, and Baker.
He is a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa.
He is survived by his two sons, Bryce (Regann) Simon, Brock Simon; and his daughter, Jordan (& her friend, Nolan) Simon all of Cascade, IA; his siblings, Dave (Dana) Simon and Shane (Patti) Simon both of Cascade, IA; his father-in-law, Patrick “Stump” Sauser of Cascade, IA; one sister-in-law, Dawn (Nate) Otting of Cascade, IA; a brother-in-law, Todd Sauser of Davenport, IA; and his ten nephews, Dilan, Carter, Tanner, Travis, Chase Simon, Evan and Blake Simon, and Logan, Mason, and Brody Otting; a great-niece and his friend, Shelly Nosbish.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Tina Simon; his parents, Merlin and Judith Simon; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Sauser; and his grandparents.
An online video tribute may be viewed and online condolences sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
A Mark J. Simon memorial fund has been established in lieu of flowers.
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