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Wayne Simmons Obituary

Wayne "Buck" Simmons, 79, of Stockton, IL, died on February 7, 2021. Arrangements are pending with Hermann Funeral Home.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2021.

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Lisa K. Parkinson

January 24, 2022

Lisa K. Parkinson

January 24, 2022

Lisa K. Parkinson

January 24, 2022

Hello Pat I sent you a card

Ronald Hill

April 11, 2021

Growing up just down the road from Pat and Buck, I have many memories of driving past their farm and thinking what a rural showpiece it always was. Sometimes we would stop by to chat, and I always remember how much LIFE and enthusiasm there was with him. Our condolences to Pat and all the children and grandchildren.

Donald Wand

February 13, 2021

Sorry for your loss . I ll miss waving at him and seeing him smile as I drove by every day.

Jim & Carol Svhubert

February 11, 2021

So sorry to hear about your loss Pat. We remember how neat & clean your farmstead always has looked. Buck also always had a smile on his face. Our sincere sympathy.

Dave and Diane Broshous

February 10, 2021

One of the friendliest neighbors around. Always a big wave and smile when we drove by. Will definitely miss that. Our deepest sympathy to the family. The good lord got one of the best....

Sharon Sarles

February 9, 2021

I am sending prayers and hugs to the family from FL. I drove by that meticulous farm many times as I drove home to our place not far from theirs. I am thinking of all of you.

Paul& Shirley Fox

February 9, 2021

He was a great guy I knew him well from HighSchol

Paul & Shirley Fox

February 9, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

February 9, 2021

sorry for your loss ,our prayers are with you.
Harvey and Judy McGivney

Eloise Pierce

February 8, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Allen Althof

February 8, 2021

Dear Pat and family, My prayers, sympathy and love be with you in this time of loss. "Buck" was the finest of men and he will live on in our memories.

Jean Worley

February 8, 2021

I'm so sorry for your loss, I am going to miss his big smile and the raise of his hand to say hello as I drive by. May he find peace with the lord and God bless you all.

Thad Krippendorf

February 8, 2021

I worked on their farm and hauled milk for Buck and Pat in my younger years. Equipment and everything was always spotless, well kept and in place. If you just pulled in on an off day, one would wonder if they even used their tractors. He was always fun to be around and entertaining. I can still picture him back in those days, sweaty shirt unbottoned, tails flowing in the breeze, at the end of a day of work, and some sweat rolling down the cheeks. He could light up anyone, but he had that smile just in case. Might even have been known to step outside the tractor, mid field "just a swingin' ". Until we meet again my friend, I am looking forward to it! My condolences to Pat and family.

Cathy Brandenburg

February 7, 2021

A wonderful cousin by marriage to Pat, neighbor, and friend. Always there willing to do whatever he could to help anyone. I shared many fun and crazy times with them. It was never Pat or Buck, it was Pat and Buck, always together. Prayers of comfort to Pat, Brad, Wendy, Brian and their families. We will miss him.

Betty Gallentine

February 7, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Betty Gallentine

Rick and Betsy Hoppe

February 7, 2021

Prayers for Pat and all the family.

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