Service Details
Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 12:00 noon with Fr. Lawrence J. Chapman officiating. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:00 – 11:45 am.
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Racine – Carl Henry Simon, age 68, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at his home on Friday, August 11, 2023.
A lifetime resident, Carl was born in Racine, WI on August 8, 1955 to the late William B. and Geraldine E. (nee: Chapman) Simon. He attended St. Edward Catholic Church and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1973. On August 13, 1977 in St. Lucy Catholic Church, Carl was united in marriage with the love of his life, Kimberly A. (nee: Haumersen) Simon.
Carl was employed by the Racine Journal Times from age 16 until 61, retiring as the head of the pressroom after nearly 46 years of service. Carl was a longtime member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. He had also been active with the 5th Street Yacht Club, serving as Commodore in 1992. Among his interests, Carl enjoyed scuba diving, woodworking & building, and was an extreme American Flyer model train buff. Above all, Carl loved spending time with his entire family.
Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, Kim; their children, Becky (Brian) Spanke and Nick (Anita) Simon; grandchildren, Delaney and Bennett Spanke; siblings, Mary Bielefeldt, Gerald (Shirley) Simon, Terry Metzger, Cathy (Don) Adamczyk, Tom (Kathy) Simon, Bea (Doug) Pahl, Ed (Joan) Simon, Julie Simon, Greg (Lyn) Simon and Chris (Mary) Simon; mother-in-law, Jan Haumersen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by brothers, William and Don Simon; and father-in-law, Jim Haumersen.
Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 12:00 noon with Fr. Lawrence J. Chapman officiating. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:00 – 11:45 am. Memorials to one of Carl’s favorite places to volunteer “Evergreen Academy” has been suggested.
Denise (Desotell) Rossi says
My deepest sympathies to the Simon family. I was a classmate of Carl’s at St. Edward’s. Geraldine and my mom were friends. I remember the times in Catholic Foresters functions and all the kids. May Carl rest in peace in God’s loving embrace.
Roman Dymerski says
Sorry to hear about Carl. Carl’s dedication to his job, employees and company was unquestioned.
Joe and Judy Heck says
Our condolences; May God hold you in the palm of his hand!
Katie DeGroot says
Kim, I’m so sorry for your loss. My he rest in peace and may you be surrounded by the love of your family.
Lisa Theama says
You have my deepest condolences.
The Reverend Lois Ann Sorensen says
Condolences to Kim and family. Prayers of consolation and peace.
Diane Kamm says
My sincere sympathy to your family. We had such fun times watching the kids run cross country for Park years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob n Jeanne says
Kim and family lots of great memories of Carl. He was a great guy. Did one of the best jobs as Commodore at the yacht club. Our condolences and prayers.
Eisbrenner Family eisrer@ahoo.com says
Our sincere condolences to Carl’s family. A life well lived whose memories will be cherished forever. This Bible verse recorded in John 5:28 has been of comfort to our family when experiencing a loss. It reads “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus Christ) voice and come out “. May God Jehovah give strength and his love to each of you.
Tom Westrich says
One of the good guys………..rest in peace
Gary C Bogart (formerly Garski) says
I also worked at the JT (we called it back in the day), and remember seeing Carl monitor the Press with the sharpest of Eagle eyes I’ve ever seen, vigilant about the Operation of that Giant Press. I used to watch him in action, from the Bridge over the Press on the Mezzanine Level. and just be in awe of the man! Left a very lasting impression on me, and that was over 40 years ago! He will be well remembered by countless many, I am sure. My condolences to the Family.
Gary C Garski-Bogart, Phoenix AZ
Joann Ryan says
Nick and Anita and family ,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. May you find peace and comfort in your families, friends and memories. Love always Aunt Joann, Uncle Pat and family ❤️
Anonymous says
Anita, Nick and family-
My sympathies to you and all your family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
With all my love-Always- Grandma T.😔🙏🏻🌻❤️🌼🙏🏻
Carol Gregory says
Kim and family I’m sending prayers for peace and strength as you navigate the black hole created with the loss of your husband, dad, grandpa… Carl touched lives in big and little ways and it’s important you know they mattered and he mattered. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. 💔