Louis Simms Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Kim
November 1, 2023
Hey Gramps! Here we are year 16. This year is so different. Not only are we missing you, but as you know Mom's up there in heaven with you. Take good care of her for me. She missed you so much.
Kimberly Washington
November 20, 2021
We miss you so much! 14 years has been too long. Look at your great grandchildren. I tell them about you everyday, how strong, silly and amazing you were. Wouldn't be who I am today without you! Thank you for everything. Love you!
Deb Simms
August 20, 2016
Did you ever think you would raise a college graduate? Well you and Mom did! I know you were there last night - even though I wish I could have seen you sitting with Mom and smiling. Even Mom said she wished you could have seen me. But I know deep down you saw me, you were there, and I hope your proud of what I have accomplished.
Miss You So much!
Love, Deb
lisa simms
November 17, 2013
Your light will always shine in our hearts forever
Miss you like crazy.
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April
February 26, 2013
Been thinking about you today as every other day missing you I made the honor roll two quarters in a row and so did Michael and dave my signnificant other I know you would be proud love you and miss you
April
October 10, 2012
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious. Dont worry grandpa now that I have memeories in my pocket I wont drop my pocket lol love April
Jodi Katchmark-Parker
October 9, 2012
Hey Louis...miss u like crazy....u were always like a father to me...u always made me feel welcome...u knew just what to say at the right moment and always had a joke or two or three to make me laugh n smile when I needed it most!!! U were an awesome husband, father, grandfather and friend. I am so thankful that I got to meet u n have u in my life and my kids lives!!! U are truly missed...until we meet again...clean up all the scrap in heaven ;)
Kimberly
June 16, 2012
Grandpa, it's coming up on your birthday, you would be 75. I hope your proud of everything I've done an who I have become. I try to make sure to still live the way you taught me. I miss you so much everyday and the pain doesn't go away at all. It sucks to think your gone, all my life I believed you were superman but your kryptonite was cancer. Keep me a spot in heaven and I'll do my best down here.
Kimberly Washington
February 26, 2011
Grandpa, since the last time i wrote a lot has changed. The baby boy I was pregnant with has turned 1. I am now married.. I knew you were there with me that day. I also knew you were with me the day I gave birth to E.J. I wish there was an undo button on life because I would push it immediately to bring you back and take your cancer away. Im still trying to do the things i promised you I would do, as well as take care of everyone else. I miss you so much i still cant find the words for it. Until we see each other again I love you! *please remember me*
April Jereczek
November 20, 2010
Grandpa I cant believe it has been three since your passing. Today was especially hard I had to go to ephipany to pick some thing up. Me and Michael miss you daily there is not a day that goes by that I dont see you in Michael the way he tells jokes and everything. Your two wishes that you told me before you passed away have both come true 1) I found someone to love both me and Michael and care for us 2) For me to love my son and be a wonderful mom. Every day as I go through my life I try to strive and think how you would want me to live my life. It seems like yesterday when we lost you. You used to always give such good advice and in six months Michael turns 13 with a teenager on my hands I wish I could still get your advice love you and miss you grandpa
Lisa Simms
November 20, 2010
Three years ago today!!! Wow it seems like yesterday. So many things have changed, life is so different now. I know you have been watching over all of us all the time. There are days that we hear, feel and know you are there. Even though you're gone we still know we can count on you during the good and bad times. I want to Thank You for continuing to be my rock and give me the strength to keep moving forward even when I don't see the sunshine. You have touched all of us in our darkest hours since you have gone. I know Deb would have never made it through all she has without you right by her side. Mary has came a long way too with you guiding her. The kids, grandkids and great grandkids have all grown so much. You wouldve had a blast with all of them. Everyone says it gets easier with time, maybe it does but it still hurts like crazy. I will never forget you. I love you and miss you so much.
Deb Simms
November 18, 2010
Dad this will be the 3rd year without you and it hasn't gotten any easier
It still feels like we just lost you yesterday I will never get those words out of my head"he didn't make it"its been hard going to the same places in the hospital with jeff that I took you, sometimes I want to go running out screaming when the memories start flooding in. The cancer center always makes me cry, but I try to do like you would and keep going on I keep your picture close and I hope you hear when I talk to you thanks for being there when jeff had surgery I know you were in the car with me when I was scared -I miss our talks at dennys so much-I miss u so much I know it was u that left the cross for nix too! I will always love u and miss u
JAY,ANGIE&CODY
June 23, 2010
DAD IT,S ALMOST BEEN 3 YEARS SINCE WE LOST BUT THE LOVES STILL THERE . I JUST WISH YOU WERE HERE MORE THEN ANYTHING .HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
Kimberly Johnson
November 22, 2009
Grandpa... Its been two years so far and things are a lot different. I moved out onto my own with my new guy. Hes pretty nice. Takes on Jordan like his own. I'm about to be a mother again for the second time, and it's another little boy. I hope this child is just as much like you as Jordan is. I miss you so much and there are still very few words for it. Kisses and Hugs to you, I think of you EVERYDAY! I love you much and can only say I'll see you again someday.. ♥♥
JAY,ANGIE&CODY SIMMS
November 20, 2009
DAD IT,S BEEN 2 YEARS &WE STILL MISS LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY THAT WE LOSS YOU WE KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN HEARTS . YOU WERE THE GREATEST DAD & WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU LOVE YOU DAD !!!!
Lisa Simms
November 20, 2009
Well Dad its been 2 years and its not any easier. So much has changed you wouldn't believe. You would have a blast with the grandkids and great grandkids that have been born. Im going to be a Grandma for the 3rd time. Jordan (Baby Oreo) is going to be a Big brother in Feb. Skylar is a brute and is 1 1/2. Kylee got a tattoo of a dolphin and banner that says Grandpa. We all miss you so much. Life has changed so much without you. I look at the kids and wish you were here for them. Mom is doing ok but I know she misses you so much. She still tries to be strong for all of us. I do the same for Ryan, Kimi and Kylee but it is hard. There are so many times I wish it was all a dream. So many days I want to walk in the house and you are sitting there with that grin. The kids still talk about the faces you used to make. Even Jordan does one of them. There is so much I want to tell you but not enough words. I just hope you know in your heart that I do love you and miss you tremendously. I know we never said it much but we all know you loved us. We couldn't have asked for a better Father. And I don't think none of us would. We all knew no matter the time, day or circumstance we could come to you. You would set us straight, give us advice and help out in anyway you could, and not once did you ever think different of us for what we were going through at that time. You just dealt with it. They say birds are like people, they raise their young and send them from the nest, you did too but we always knew we could come back to the nest with no questions asked, just an open door. You are a hero to so many. Well I better go the tears are making it hard to see. Just know that you are never forgotten, I cherish every moment we had, I miss you so much, but most of all I love Dad.
Lisa Simms
September 25, 2009
Well Dad, Its my birthday today and all I can think about is you. I wish you were here with me. So much has changed that you would be amazed.I miss you everyday and still have days where I want to call you and tell you everything.The kids are so big now, and the grandkids are just like you. I see things in them that remind me of you. Jordan has a face that he makes and it makes me cry. He is such a card just like you. And Skylar is a little brute. I know I never said it enough but I love you more and more everyday. I miss you terribly.I keep all the memories of you deep in my heart. Well I won't say goodbye, so for now I will say I will see you again and you will always be MY DADDY!! And I will always be DADDY'S GIRL!!!!!!!
I love you!
Your Baby Girl, Lisa
Kimberly Johnson
January 12, 2009
Well grandpa, Its been a tough year.. But with the help of knowing that your here I made it through. Things dont get easier believe that. Im trying to get Robert to do the best he can and make him do the things you taught him, Jordan is such an amazing little boy i know you would have loved him... Im sorry for the things I didnt get to say and for the things that I messed up on. I really kick myself today for not always telling you that I loved you. Believe me even though you are gone my love for you will never go away. I think that I could have done something to help you get healthier you would still be here today. Im sorry for the times that you werent always the proudest of me. Im making up for that the best I can now... Im teaching Jordan everything you taught me over the years... God how I miss you... Jordan makes that same face you made to make us laugh and I want to cry everytime he does it. Ill keep doing my best not only for jordan but to keep you proud of me.. I Love You ♥ ♥
CODY JAY SIMMS
November 21, 2008
POPA LOUIE,I MISS U SO MUCH I LOVE U ,ITS BEEN 1 YEAR SENCE I SEEN U I KNOW U ARE IN GOOD HANS NOW, I WISH U WERE STILL HERE ,I HAD A FUN TIME AT PARK THAT U TOOK ME ,YOUR THE GREATEST,I LOVE U
Sean and Barbie
November 20, 2008
Grandpa,
Always admired you.
Always loved you, always will.
Angie Simms
November 20, 2008
Dad, where do I begin. I don't have the right words to say what I want, but I know you are all around us. I know because Cody tells me. I thank you for the 15 years I knew you, and all the times you would come to my house and see how I was. You were and still are so very special to me. I will always keep in my mind and heart all the advise you would give me. I miss you soooo much.....I love you!!!
April Jereczek
November 20, 2008
Grandpa you always loved everyone the same. I cant believe it has been a year since you have gone to be with jesus. You will always be in my heart and I am doing my best in raising Michael right and remembering the things you taught me. Love Always April
Lisa Simms
November 20, 2008
Dad, It's been a year today and it's not any easier. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you so much. You would be so proud of your 2 new great grandsons. I wish you were here to see them grow up. Jordan, or baby oreo as you called him acts just like you. He is always making faces, getting people to laugh at him, and Skylar looks just like Ryan. We all miss you and you will always be in our hearts. Love, Lisa
Mary JERECZEK
November 19, 2008
Dad,
I miss you very much you were the greatest dad anyone could ever have. You were always there for me no matter what. You will always be in my heart.
I love you
Mary
jay,angie,cody simms
November 19, 2008
Dad I wish u were here we miss u so much we love love jay,angie,and cody
deb simms
November 18, 2008
Dad-I miss the nights at dennys and all the talks i know you are still with us keeping an eye on things and you will never be far away
til we talk over a cup of coffee again --luv u
Debbie
You climbed the stairs to heaven... dont worry you are never alone
kim and baby oreo johnson
May 22, 2008
One day after I have climbed the stairs to heaven
I will hold you again. I miss you so much... I know i wasnt always the perfect kid but i am doing the best i can to make you proud.. I graduated from highschool and with everyones help i am becoming a wonderful mother to your great grandson.. I love you Grandpa FOREVER!!!! I WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE YOU PROUD I PROMISE!!!!
daniel (moe) simms
December 26, 2007
you wher allways a grate dad to me even in good and bad times i hope i will be just as good of one to my kids someday and give them all love you gave me love danny(moe)
LEONA COUTURE
December 4, 2007
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT HE WAS THE 1ST ONE TO EVERY TAKE ME TOO A WHITE CASTLE, AND LOOK WHERE THAT LEAD ME!
Scott Hutchison
December 3, 2007
We were very sorry to hear about Louie's passing. He was a great guy and we always looked forward to seeing him.
Louie, you were one of a kind and we're going to miss you.
-your friends at Orr Autosport.
Marcy and Rick Carlson (Barbie's parents)
December 1, 2007
Louie, I was so honored to meet you. Thank you for letting us into your life at that time. Rick has told me how he knew you years ago and what a wonderful, intelligent and full of jokes guy he found in you. Rick said you were the first "recycler" he ever knew. When you would show up at the factory where he worked, everyone would get big smiles on their faces and say "Louie is here, I wonder what he has to say today". I wish I would have known you then. I also wish I could have met you even a year or two ago.
In the dignity I saw in you and your smiling eyes, even at that time, I knew that I admired you greatly!! I do not believe anyone else has had so many prayers said for them as you did. God had other plans for you, we know that now. I only hope you are smiling like your eyes and cracking your jokes in Heaven. God received a very special Angel! Words cannot express the sadness that we feel now.
Darcy Simms Jason rodewald
November 29, 2007
Grandpa We love you and miss you. im so glad your free of pain now you were the best and still are you will never be forgotten We love you
Michael Jereczek
November 28, 2007
Great Grandpa You were always the best. You dropped your pocket. I liked watching fireworks with you and going swimming at the hotel. I am glad you are not hurting anymore Love, Michael
Diamond Lewis
November 27, 2007
grandpa we will miss you. you were the greatest ever, jesus has picked the very best. i am happy you are free of pain. i love you and will miss you.
Sean and Barbie Jereczek
November 27, 2007
You couldn't help looking up to him and sharing the love he had to offer.
How fortunate to know the love and strength,
the warmth and understanding,
the companionship
of such a wonderful man.
You just had to love him back.
Grandpa you may be gone, but never forgotten.
shannon and brian simms
November 27, 2007
we will always love you, care about you and keep you in our hearts (alex & kenzie) Louie you were always more than just a father in law to me you took me into your family as if i were one of your own i will miss you and your stories very much.
Fairview Hospice
November 27, 2007
To the family of Louis Simms:
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with Louis during his final days. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
The Fairview Hospice Team
Nicole Isreal
November 26, 2007
Grandpa you were always more than a grandpa to me. You were my hero.
I will miss you more than words could ever express.. The world will truly be empty without you.I know the lord will take as good of care of you as you have all of us..
Lisa Simms
November 26, 2007
Dad I miss you with all my heart. You were not only my DAD but my best friend. The world has lost the greatest man of all time.
I LOVE YOU.
Kevin Leonard
November 26, 2007
The world has lost one of its great personalities...Louie was always a good friend one of the best story tellers of all times...you could not help but smile when you ran into him at the local castle or coffee shop.
The world will miss you Louie!!!
April Jereczek
November 26, 2007
Grandpa I love you and I know your with Jesus now free from pain
Kelly Hoefs
November 25, 2007
We will all miss you very much!
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