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FRANK J. SIMOKAITIS Major General
Passed away January 10, 2013 at the age of 90. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he flew 27 combat missions in WWII. He served in a series of Air Force operations including that of Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, and Commandant of AFIT. General Simokaitis then served as Director of DOD Affairs at NASA. His many decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Air Medal, the Order of Daedalians General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award, and St. Louis University Alumni Merit Award.He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Feeny) of Philadelphia, PA. They had three children, Frank (deceased), daughters. Peggy (George) Walley and Mary (Tom) Dickerson; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also survived by his siblings, Helen, Maryann (Rich) Retkowski, Charles Simokaitis and wife, Patricia, Anthony Simokaitis and wife, Judy; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Bill and John.Mass at Fort Myer Chapel will be at 10:45 Thursday, March 21, followed by burial with Full Military Honors at Arlington Cemetery. Funeral arrangements made by Murphy Funeral Home.
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Peggy Edmunds
February 3, 2013
The world will miss this extraordinary human being and a true hero. May God bless and comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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