On July 1, 1978 he was united in marriage to Marie Richie at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Corning, IA They made their home in Prescott before his health failed and he moved to Corning Nursing and Rehab Center. Don enjoyed woodworking; painting ceramics and cement ornaments. He enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren, sharing his version of silly nursery rhymes and stories. His special present to them was the building of the playhouse where many hours of fun were enjoyed by the children. The grandkids affectionately referred to Don as “Dizzy Don”.
Donald is survived by his wife Marie; his daughter Linda (Randy) Cook of Des Moines, IA; sons: Russell Simmons of Lenox, IA and Kevin (Lynn) Simmons of Des Moines, IA; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; step-daughters: Karen (Bob) Graf of Corning, IA; Janet (Kenny) Daugard of Siera Vista, AZ; Kathy (Doug) Franzen of Stanton, IA; Bobbie (Mike) Goldsmith of Corning, IA; eight step-
grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; brothers: Clarence (Pat) Simmons of San Diego, CA; and Dennis (Dena Vittorio) Simmons of Rushville, IN.; sister: Caren (Marvin) Ebling of Hopkins, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter: Amanda Simmons; sister; Pamela Burton; and step-son Randy Richie.
On July 1, 1978 he was united in marriage to Marie Richie at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Corning, IA They made their home in Prescott before his health failed and he moved to Corning Nursing and Rehab Center. Don enjoyed woodworking; painting ceramics and cement ornaments. He enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren, sharing his version of silly nursery rhymes and stories. His special present to them was the building of the playhouse where many hours of fun were enjoyed by the children. The grandkids affectionately referred to Don as “Dizzy Don”.
Donald is survived by his wife Marie; his daughter Linda (Randy) Cook of Des Moines, IA; sons: Russell Simmons of Lenox, IA and Kevin (Lynn) Simmons of Des Moines, IA; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; step-daughters: Karen (Bob) Graf of Corning, IA; Janet (Kenny) Daugard of Siera Vista, AZ; Kathy (Doug) Franzen of Stanton, IA; Bobbie (Mike) Goldsmith of Corning, IA; eight step-
grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; brothers: Clarence (Pat) Simmons of San Diego, CA; and Dennis (Dena Vittorio) Simmons of Rushville, IN.; sister: Caren (Marvin) Ebling of Hopkins, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter: Amanda Simmons; sister; Pamela Burton; and step-son Randy Richie.
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