William M Simmermon

William M. Simmermon, 101, of Lapel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his home.
He was born on August 16, 1921, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Willis and Nelle (Garretson) Simmermon.
William graduated from Lapel High School and furthered his education at Indiana University where he was involved with the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps where he was part of a B-29 Flight Crew. Bill was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed going out West to buy show cattle.
William was a very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he served on numerous committees such as: Trustees, Finance, and Pastor Parish. He was also a previous member of the Stony Creek / Lapel Library Board and the St. John's / St. Vincent Hospital Development Board.
He is survived by three children, Teresa (Dwight) Monical of West Lafayette, John (Marcia) Simmermon of Lapel, and Amy (John) VanBuskirk of Columbus, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Joseph, Mary, Thomas, Anna, Jonathan, Brad, Jill, William, Kimberly, and Christina. Six great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Graham, Reid, Wade, Taylor, and Charlie.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty L. (Huston) Simmermon; his parents; and a sister, Barbara.
A funeral service will be held at 3:30pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 217 East 7th Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051 with Pastor Susan Hobson officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Lapel.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Spaugh and Company In Home Senior Services for the care of Bill.
Visitation will be from 1:30pm to 3:30pm on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 217 East 7th Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051.
Online condolences may be shared at: www.hersbergerbozell.com
. Visitation Trinity United Methodist Church
Saturday, December 03, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Email Details 217 East 7th StreetLapel, in 46051 Directions Funeral Service Trinity United Methodist Church
Saturday, December 03, 2022
3:30 PM
Email Details 217 East 7th StreetLapel, in 46051 Directions