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Fred Simon Obituary
Indianapolis - Fred Simon, a founder of Simon Property Group headquartered in Indianapolis, died on March 4, 2019, at the age of 89.
Fred was born Feb. 8, 1930 in New York City to Max and Mae Simon. He married Helene and they moved to Indianapolis in 1960. He was an integral part of building the foundation for Simon Property Group and led the leasing team.
Mr. Simon enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling the world. He was an avid sports fan who loved the Indiana Pacers, Indiana University basketball, the New York Yankees, and the Chicago Cubs. He had a magnetic personality and was a friend, mentor to those who knew him.
Mr. Simon was active in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. He was involved in many philanthropic endeavors and was the founder of The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Mr. Simon is survived by his wife, Arline Simon; his brother, Herb Simon; his daughters, Shari Simon Greenberg and Linda Simon Bennett; and his grandchildren, Arline, Harrison, Lillian, Jordan, Madison, Taylor, Shelby, Tera, Emma, Megan, and Ryan. Mr. Simon was preceded in death by his wife, Helene; his brother, Melvin; his son, Jeffrey; and his granddaughter, Melanie.
Services will be held in Palm Springs, California.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations and condolences to the Simon family at Eisenhower Medical Center and the Indiana University Foundation.
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Mark Andrew Zwartynski
March 9, 2019
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the entire Simon family from the Mark Andrew and Maritta Zwartynski family.
Daniel Miller
March 8, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Fred's family and his brother Herb. I was blessed by being a Simon employee for eight years and came away with only the deepest respect for all three Simon brothers.
susan chernin
March 7, 2019
God Bless you Freddy..
March 7, 2019
Fred was always Freddy to me.. My father Ralph Chernin and he were close. Freddy was a very nice a loving man. I remember a few times going to his house to babysit. Freddy may you rest in peace my friend and you and my father can be back together telling your stories.. Love you.. God bless your kids and grandkids.. REST IN PEACE.. Love Susan CHERNIN
Jerry White
March 6, 2019
I had an opportunity to be in a small meeting with Freddie and other industry leader including his brothers. His honesty and insights have stayed with me for the 35 years as I have guided my career. While i was never a Simon employee I used his wisdom. His son Jeffrey was a friend too who left us way to soon. Thank you Freddie from a whole industry.
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