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Kurt Simon

South Bend, Indiana

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Sept. 22, 1913 - Jan. 8, 2013SOUTH BEND - Kurt Simon, 99, passed away peacefully in his home January 8, 2013. Kurt was born September 22, 1913, in Enkirch, Germany, to the late Gottfried and Johanna (Herrmann) Simon. In 1930, at the age of 16, he made the difficult decision to leave a near...

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My name is Jim Thomas. I live now in McAllen,tx. I have known Kurt all of my life. The Simons helped my parents thru the depression and been friends all of their lives.I went to work when they opened their new warehouse. In 1968,I moved to Texas,but stayed in contack with them for many years later. I am sorry to hear about Kurt on his passing.Every time I come to town He was always on my mind. Jim Thomas

We will miss you, Kurt. Thank you for being a dear friend to my sweet Aunt Mary Lou.

We will all miss ya Uncle Kurt! Thanks for being a part of our family and for blessing us with your kindness and uplifting spirit.

I cannot imagine what the kingdom of heaven must have in store for you Reb Simon. Not so much for the works you have done in your lifetime but for the humility and zest for all life you exhibited in bestowing your wisdom and generosity upon all whom you have touched. I did not get to meet you until a few years ago but that short meeting left me with no doubt that I had been given the privilege of meeting one of the greatest and most humble people in my lifetime. May you rest in peace and...

My Deepest Sympathy to Kurts family! He will be missed! RIP

We will miss you, Kurt. You were a blessing to our family.

I am married to one of Kurt's great nephews, and was lucky to get to know him well over the past 13 years. Uncle Kurt more like a grandfather than an uncle to us both, and we will miss this funny, gentle, and kind man terribly. On a personal note, I am forever thankful that he was able to bring his sister and parents over from Germany; my husband and our two children would not be here today without that accomplishment.

Rest in peace, Uncle Kurt. You led an amazing life and helped so...

A life we respected..........fond memories of you, Mr. Simon.

Linnie Hilde

In the local food service business he was a well liked and respected giant amongst men.

The man was a credit to his family, community and God. The world needs more men like him. Rest in peace Mr. Simon.