Cecil Ray Simmerman

Cecil Ray Simmerman

Cecil Ray Simmerman

1926-2015

Cecil Ray Simmerman, 89, Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Stanberry, Missouri, passed away July 4, 2015, at his home.

Cecil was born January 30, 1926, in Farragut, Iowa to Chester and Lucy (Hague) Simmerman. He married Emerita Wiederholt May 10, 1949, in the Basillica at the Abby, Conception, Missouri.

During World War II Cecil served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He participated in the Occupation of China from December 10, 1945 to September 17, 1946.

A graduate of Conception, Missouri High School he worked five years at the Conception Abby Farm prior to farming on his own. He was a member of the St Columba Catholic Church, and Tri-C American Legion Post #464.

Preceding him in death were his parents and twin sister Lucille Life.

Cecil is survived by his wife Emerita Simmerman, of the home in Maryville; daughters: Karen (Dennis), Kemper, Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Joyce (Bob) Stiens, Ravenwood, Missouri; sons: Richard (Sheila) Simmerman, Stanberry, Missouri; Robert (Beth) Simmerman, Conception Jct., Missouri and Dennis (Angie) Simmerman, Guilford, Missouri; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and a step-sister Alberta Ramos, Omaha, Nebraska.

Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, Missouri. It will be followed by a visitation from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, St. Columba Catholic Church, with burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri.

Military honors will be held at graveside by the Tri-C American Legion Post #464 and Missouri Military Honors.

Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice, 2016 South Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468

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