Joyce R. Simon

Joyce R. Simon, 86, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, February 12, 2011. She was born on May 16, 1924 in Little Rapids WI, to the late Arthur and Christine (Baeten) Otis. She was a 1941 graduate of Nicolet High School in West De Pere. Joyce married George G. Simon in 1944 at St. Boniface Church in West De Pere. He passed away January 22, 1972. Joyce was a member of St. Mary Catholic Community, Ledgeview. She worked at Shefferd’s Cheese, Prange’s, Robert Hall Co., and the Kresge Store. Surviving are 4 children: Gary (Georgean) Simon, Suamico; Gayle (Michael) De Lair, Allouez; Richard Simon, Green Bay; and Dean (Krissti) Simon, Green Bay; 10 grandchildren: Stacy (Dana) Stecker, Todd (Rachel) Simon, Kristin (Robert) Euclide, Joshua (Etta) De Lair, Jill (fiancé Brian) Simon, Jake Simon, Jeff Simon, Jared Simon, Kendra Simon, Ashley Benson; 10 great grandchildren: Nathaniel, Kamryn and McKenna Euclide; Ethan Ian De Lair; Mason, Gabrielle, Alexandra Broderick Stecker; and Peyton Olson; a sister-in-law, Theresa Otis; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, John Otis. Family and friends may call Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Community, Pope John the XXIII Circle, off Sportsman Drive, Town of Ledgeview. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at the church at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. John H. Harper officiating. Interment will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family, 336-8702. Online condolences may be expressed to Joyce’s family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.