Evan W. Simon, 91, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at 11:50 p.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton, surrounded by family.
He was born Jan. 3, 1924 in Hardin County, Ohio to Edward “Dutch” and Rosa (Badertscher) Simon, and they preceded him in death. On Aug.11, 1942, he married Dorothy Marie Baier, and she died Dec. 29, 2008.
Mr. Simon was a barber for 23 years in Ada and Dunkirk. He later owned Simon’s Sohio, retiring in 1987. He was a 1941 graduate of Ada High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Phillipines during WWII.
He was a member of the St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ada. He was a charter member of the Ada Lions Club, a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381, and a member of the American Legion Post #185 of Ada. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at Colonial Hills Golf Club in Ada.
Surviving are six sons: Wayne (Martha) Simon of Summerfield, Fla., Steve (Diane) Simon of Ada, Paul (Cindy) Simon of Ada, Rob Simon of Ada, Denny (Cheryl) Simon of Ada, and Pat Simon of Mansfield; two daughters, Susan (Ted) Croft of Spencerville, and Lori (Mark) Reichert of Dearborn, Mich.; one brother, Dale (Doris) Simon of Ada; 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Sylvan, Carl, and Harry Simon; and two sisters, Alice Lansing and Mildred Simon.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Thomas Dearth officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada. A military graveside service will be performed by the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.
Friends may call on Monday, Jan. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardin Hills Health Center and/or the Ada Public Library.
