Photo courtesy of Koop Funeral Home - Crosby
Brainerd, Minnesota
Sep 19, 1932 – Jun 3, 2024 (Age 91)
John N. Simons passed away peacefully at his cabin on Wilson Bay, Gull Lake, Minnesota the afternoon of June 3, 2024. He was 91 and had spent recent decades on the lake, which he loved dearly.Dr. Simons was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas with his brother Dolph C. Simons Jr. and his...
Read MoreJohn is a most memorable and impressive man. His remarkable achievements are only exceeded by his love for family, friends and people from all walks of life.
Barry Halpernn
June 27, 2024 | Other
John Simons was my mentor in many aspects of life. At 21 years old after my father died in an automobile accident he recruited me out of the hospital setting and trained me to be a plastic surgery nurse. I am a certified plastic surgery nurse/First Assistant and still practice to this day. Dr. Simons was a talented plastic surgeon and was ahead of his time in the art and business of medicine specifically plastic surgery. On the personal side he taught me the value of hard work,...
Carol Traw
June 11, 2024 | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Such a wonderful man . I enjoyed getting to know him .
Mary Moberg
June 08, 2024 | Lakeshore, MN
