Adolph Ludwig Simmet was born on April 30, 1892 to John Peter Simmet and Augusta Rosenbaum Simmet in Chicago, Illinois. Sometime after Adolph's birth, John, Augusta and their 5 boys moved to Nekoosa Wisconsin. Adolph had 4 older brothers, Louie, William, John, and Edward. As a young adult, Adolph and his brothers worked in the town's paper mill. Adolph grew up and met Julia konash from the neighboring town of Milladore, Wisconsin. Adolph and Julia were married by the local justice of Peace on March 10, 1917. Adolph was called Otto" by Julia, family, and friends. They welcomed their son Donald Adolph Simmet into the world on November 23, 1917. Donald was the center of his parents lives. When Donald was 5 years old his dad took him fishing at Stevens Point,Wi., where Donald caught his first fish. This was just the beginning of a life long bond between father and son and many, many fishing trips. Shortly after that fishing trip Adolph, Julia and son Donald headed out on the road for a long trip to California, eventually settling in South Gate, California and buying their home on Illinois Avenue. Adolph went to work for Firestone Tire and Rubber Corporation, and then later for Diamond Walnut Growers Corporation. Adolph and family managed as many others did during the Great Depression. They often spoke of the difficulties of the "Depression". They made a little money off of rental property and Donald's paper route.
Adolph later went on to work for Diamond Walnut Growers Corp. Eventually the company moved he and Julia to Central California when the plant moved to Stockton, California Adolph and Julia moved to Lodi, California, a short distance north of Stockton and just south of his son's home in Acampo, California.
Adolph retired from Diamond Walnut Growers after 30 years of service. After retirement Adolph and Julia enjoyed going to their son and daughter in laws ranch to garden and where Adolph would build a fishing boat in Donald's large shop.
Adolph and Donald loved to go fishing out in the San Joaquin Delta and fish for Striped Bass. None locally as Strippers.
Adolph died of a stroke on August 20,1974 in Lodi, California. Adolph is buried beside his wife Julia in the Galt Arno Cemetery, Galt, California, Sacramento County, California
Adolph later went on to work for Diamond Walnut Growers Corp. Eventually the company moved he and Julia to Central California when the plant moved to Stockton, California Adolph and Julia moved to Lodi, California, a short distance north of Stockton and just south of his son's home in Acampo, California.
Adolph retired from Diamond Walnut Growers after 30 years of service. After retirement Adolph and Julia enjoyed going to their son and daughter in laws ranch to garden and where Adolph would build a fishing boat in Donald's large shop.
Adolph and Donald loved to go fishing out in the San Joaquin Delta and fish for Striped Bass. None locally as Strippers.
Adolph died of a stroke on August 20,1974 in Lodi, California. Adolph is buried beside his wife Julia in the Galt Arno Cemetery, Galt, California, Sacramento County, California
Adolph Ludwig Simmet was born on April 30, 1892 to John Peter Simmet and Augusta Rosenbaum Simmet in Chicago, Illinois. Sometime after Adolph's birth, John, Augusta and their 5 boys moved to Nekoosa Wisconsin. Adolph had 4 older brothers, Louie, William, John, and Edward. As a young adult, Adolph and his brothers worked in the town's paper mill. Adolph grew up and met Julia konash from the neighboring town of Milladore, Wisconsin. Adolph and Julia were married by the local justice of Peace on March 10, 1917. Adolph was called Otto" by Julia, family, and friends. They welcomed their son Donald Adolph Simmet into the world on November 23, 1917. Donald was the center of his parents lives. When Donald was 5 years old his dad took him fishing at Stevens Point,Wi., where Donald caught his first fish. This was just the beginning of a life long bond between father and son and many, many fishing trips. Shortly after that fishing trip Adolph, Julia and son Donald headed out on the road for a long trip to California, eventually settling in South Gate, California and buying their home on Illinois Avenue. Adolph went to work for Firestone Tire and Rubber Corporation, and then later for Diamond Walnut Growers Corporation. Adolph and family managed as many others did during the Great Depression. They often spoke of the difficulties of the "Depression". They made a little money off of rental property and Donald's paper route.
Adolph later went on to work for Diamond Walnut Growers Corp. Eventually the company moved he and Julia to Central California when the plant moved to Stockton, California Adolph and Julia moved to Lodi, California, a short distance north of Stockton and just south of his son's home in Acampo, California.
Adolph retired from Diamond Walnut Growers after 30 years of service. After retirement Adolph and Julia enjoyed going to their son and daughter in laws ranch to garden and where Adolph would build a fishing boat in Donald's large shop.
Adolph and Donald loved to go fishing out in the San Joaquin Delta and fish for Striped Bass. None locally as Strippers.
Adolph died of a stroke on August 20,1974 in Lodi, California. Adolph is buried beside his wife Julia in the Galt Arno Cemetery, Galt, California, Sacramento County, California
Adolph later went on to work for Diamond Walnut Growers Corp. Eventually the company moved he and Julia to Central California when the plant moved to Stockton, California Adolph and Julia moved to Lodi, California, a short distance north of Stockton and just south of his son's home in Acampo, California.
Adolph retired from Diamond Walnut Growers after 30 years of service. After retirement Adolph and Julia enjoyed going to their son and daughter in laws ranch to garden and where Adolph would build a fishing boat in Donald's large shop.
Adolph and Donald loved to go fishing out in the San Joaquin Delta and fish for Striped Bass. None locally as Strippers.
Adolph died of a stroke on August 20,1974 in Lodi, California. Adolph is buried beside his wife Julia in the Galt Arno Cemetery, Galt, California, Sacramento County, California
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