Dennis "Doc" Simmer
February 23, 2011
Dennis “Doc” Simmer, 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was born April 15, 1940, in Fansler, Iowa to Leo and Ethel Simmer.
Doc is survived by his loving wife, Sue of almost 52 years; sons, Tim Simmer and Daryl (Tamii) Simmer; sister-in-law, Coleen (Emmet) Deets; grandchildren, Shailien Simmer, Dawson (Sarah) Simmer, Denni Simmer, Danny Simmer, Jobe Hinders, Suzanne Allen and Sara Allen; great-grandchildren, Keagin Simmer, Aubrii Simmer, Eva Allen and Ella Loutsch; six brothers and three sisters; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Polk City Cemetery in Polk City, Iowa.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sylvia perry
02/28/2011
Sue, and family. So sorry to hear of Doc's passing. Know what a big hole this leaves in your hearts. Loved hearing him sing and enjoyed working for him. Love you all.
Deb (Simmer) McAtee
02/28/2011
I was very saddened by the news of Denny's passing. I am so sorry I couldn't make it back, but know that you have all been on my mind and will continue to be.
Deb
Dave & Phyllis Gathercole
02/28/2011
Sue and family:
We are so sorry to hear of Doc's passing. We are currently in the Bahamas and unable to attend his services. Doc was a special person and we have many fond memories of fun times we have shared with him and your family. We are keeping you all in our prayers, and will see you soon.
With our deepest sympathy,
Dave & Phyl
Anita Gibbs
02/27/2011
Thinking of You with Sincere Sympathy
Tim Rhoades
02/27/2011
Sue and family:
I am sorry to hear about Dennis. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it Monday evening. Through a little bit of the grapevine I had heard that he had some troubling health issues these last couple of years--just wasn't aware of how bad they were.
Husband, Father, Grandpa he was a special person to all and my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. It was an honor dealing with Dennis in the past. I had alot of respect for him. I truly hope for the best as life moves on for you.
Tim Rhoades
Jann Bowersox
02/27/2011
Polk City lost another one of our "good guys" last week.
God will give you strength through these difficult times. Sue, I hope you can find peace in the days ahead. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jann Bowersox
teddy jenkins
02/26/2011
Dear sue, tim, daryl! & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss, Doc was such a nice, friendly, hardworking man for whom I have the upmost respect for I am a better man for have known him. If there is anything that we can do for you please do not hesitate to ask doc will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, god bless you all.
With our deepest sympathy,
Teddy, kris, sarah & cassie jenkins
Kathy,Vince Dolan
02/26/2011
Our thoughts are with all of your family. Doc will surely be missed with many people.What a great mnan.
Mike McMurry
02/26/2011
Sue: I am very sorry to read of Doc's passing. I will think of all the good times at your lounge. Mike McvMurry
Patty Hiatt - Foster
02/25/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol and Chuck North
02/25/2011
Dear Sue and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God comfort you and bless you.. Carol and Chuck
cheryl (shepley) large
02/25/2011
Rest in piece Denny. I have lots of memories. You and Sue and Colleen were special people to me and always will be. Such a loss. My heart goes out to the whole family. Losing my dad was the hardest thing to do and I know what you are going through. I hope you find piece soon.
Gerald & Carol Schlieman
02/24/2011
Denny,[Doc}was a great guy, and will be missed by many of us. He always had tht wonderful "Simmer" smile when we'd walk in the door to have a sandwich. You're all in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers.
Vicki (Wright)Bertagnolli
02/24/2011
Denny will be missed by many. I have alot of memories of him growing up. You always knew which Simmer he was, if he had that toothpick in his mouth. That was Tim and Daryl's daddy..lol He was a great guy. Haven't seen him for years, but he still looks like the Denny I remember. You all are in my prayers. All the other Polk City folk sre welcoming him home. Take care.
Vicki