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Richard Simon Obituary
Bethalto, IL - Richard (Rick) M. Simon, 58 of Bethalto, IL passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 8:45am at his home.
He was born on July 1, 1963, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Richard J. Simon and Ellen Schulz. He married Amy L. Jordan (nee Truetzschler) in Clayton, MO on July 25, 1997.
Rick was a member of Lifebrook Church in Bethalto, IL. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, loved movies and history, especially anything to do with the Titanic, and cherished time with his family. "Look, we're all here."
He is survived by his wife, Amy Simon of Bethalto, IL; children, Ben Simon of St. Louis, MO, Emily Wisdom (Kory) of St. Louis, MO, David Jordan (Samantha) of Bethalto, IL and Nathan Simon of Bethalto, IL; grandchildren, Kali, Annie, and Clara James; mother and stepfather, Ellen and Al Julius of Wildwood, MO; siblings, Dawn Simon of Van Nuys, CA, Lance Simon of St. Louis, MO, Chris Simon of Chesapeake, VA, and Corina Hamilton (Josh) of Collinsville, IL.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and a daughter, Natalie Ann Simon.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 9:30am until the time of service at 12:00pm at the Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto with Dr. Steve Van Fossen officiating.
Memorials can be made to Harris House.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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Alan Schmidt
March 14, 2022
Met Rick working at Denny's years ago, we must have PAID to see Rocky III a dozen times, we would hang out at Crestwood mall, or go to Wet Willy's in Valley Park.....It was always fun being around him. We were in eachothers weddings!!
When he was buying something the cashier would say that will be 32.50, and Rick would shout DOLLARS??? ....its cool, its cool sounds good....he would do that almost EVERY time......now I do that to this day!!
James & Melissa Tankersley
March 12, 2022
Always ran into Rick at dealerships probably for the last 10 years, so friendly.. Always smiling... He will be missed.
Sara Greenwell
March 12, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I worked with Rick at dealerships. He had a sweet soul and loved his family. He talked about his family a lot. He always made me laugh. He will be missed! Praying for each one of you!
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9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home - Bethalto727 E Bethalto Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010
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15
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12:00 p.m.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home - Bethalto727 E Bethalto Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010
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