Joel Simpson

July 01, 2022

Joel Simpson

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Joel Robert Simpson
June 30, 1955 – July 1, 2022
Age 67

Joel Robert Simpson passed away at Regency Care Center, Norwalk, IA, on Friday, July 1, 2022, after a stroke and cancer that he was unable to recover from. His passing will remain in the hearts of his sons, siblings, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, friends, and all who loved him during his life.

Joel was born June 30, 1955, at Carroll, Iowa, the son of Robert Elwin Simpson and Lorene Marion (Kruse) Simpson.

Joel was an exceptional pressman during his professional life, and an avid fisherman and pheasant hunter. He loved music, art and books of all genres, and was a collector of treasures throughout his life.

Joel married Terri Louise Nichols in 1975, and fathered a son to that union, Jason Robert Simpson. He was married to Joyce M. Reiling from 1980 until 1995, and fathered a son to that marriage, Scott Michael Simpson.

Joel was preceded in death by his father, Robert Elwin Simpson and his mother, Lorene Marion (Kruse) Conner. He is survived by his sons, Jason Robert Simpson (West Des Moines) and Scott Michael Simpson (Windsor Heights); grandchildren, Ava Simpson, Jaxon Simpson and Norah Simpson; siblings, Jean (Tom) Thompson of Decorah, Jill (Dick) Lockey of Janesville, JoAn Stevenson of Decorah, Jeri Griffith of Des Moines, Jaye Conner of Des Moines, and Judy Conner Obermeier of Edwardsville, IL; several nieces and nephews, and a lifetime of friends.

Joel’s gift of life will continue on as a donor to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics to give students the opportunity to understand the complexities of the human body, and in this way, provide an opportunity to help advance medicine and the care of others suffering with health problems.

The University of Iowa conducts an annual memorial service commemorating donors in the fall of each year.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Suncrest Hospice in honor of the compassionate care they showed to Joel.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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