Ralph Simmonds Jr.

Ralph Simmonds Jr.

August 17, 1938 - May 03, 2009

Citrus Springs, FL. formerly of Millstadt, IL.

Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. May 05, 2009 at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. May 06, 2009 at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Simmonds, nee Wagner, his parents, Ralph and Floy, nee Kennedy, Simmonds Sr., a sister, Rosemary Maserang and a brother in infancy. He is survived by his son, Thomas Simmonds, daughter, Ginette (Thomas) Kern, step-children, Cheryl Bremer, Cassy Reece, Chad Wagner and Shane Wagner, grandchildren, Libby & Carter Simmonds, Dillon & Josh Heath, Austin, Allison & Alex Kern, step-grandchildren, Jodi & Richard Bremer, William, Melissa & Joseph Reece, Corey, Jessica, Kenneth & Ryan Wagner, brothers & sisters, Nancy Simmonds, Kenneth (Pat) Simmonds, Barbara (Bill) Heil, Carol (Frank) Albers and Patty Dillon, special friend, Simone Moreno, He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Ralph was a retired carpenter from Carpenters Local 433. He had owned his own carpentry business. He was an avid race fan and he was a mechanic in the Indy 500 in the early 1970's. He was also a United States Army Veteran.

Memorials may be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC. 27317 or the American Heart Association.

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