Leonard J. Simonis, of Elcho, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at KHTCR-Eastview. He was 93 years old. He was born on October 10, 1919 in Cecil, a son of Joseph and Isabelle (Coulthuist) Simonis. He married Pauline Ernst on May 9, 1964 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho. She preceded him in death on March 23, 1998.
He was a graduate of Stevens Point High School.
He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Elcho camp. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII.
Mr. Simonis owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Elcho. He also worked at Builders Service in Elcho and for the town of Elcho.
He enjoyed bowling, pitching horseshoes, fishing and swimming with his grandchildren.
Mr. Simonis was a member of the Noetzelman-Boodry American Legion Post #377 in Elcho.
Survivors include a step son Jacob (Connie) Ernst of Elcho; two step-daughters Theresa (Richard) Eyler, Matlacha Island, FL, and Elizabeth (John) Cozolino of Fort Meyers, FL;
six step-grandchildren Linda, John, Dawn, Dianna, Julie and Susan;
twelve step-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a stepson, Donald Ernst, two sisters, Hilda and Dorothy and a brother Oscar.
A memorial Mass will be held on Monday May 13, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery where the American Legion Post #377 will conduct military rites.
Visitation will be Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com
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I did my clinicals at Eastview in February and Leonard was one of our residents. The first time I went in to get him up for the day I had to laugh because he had candy wrappers on the floor and in his bed and it reminded me of my dad, he does the same thing. I knew that he had arthritis in his neck really bad so while we were working those few days I made a point of it to bring him a hot neck wrap that I knew that he liked. He never said no to one! :) He was one resident that stuck in my mind after my clinicals were done and I was sad to see his obituary in the paper. I'm very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies to the family. I used to live in Antigo and knew Pauline and Leonard very well. I will always remember Leonard by the leather wallets he made for myself and my son. My prayers are with your family at this time.
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