Daniel Martin Henry Simpson

He was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on November 16, 1930 in Randolph County, Illinois.

He earned a BS Chemistry and PhD Soil Chemistry & Soil Fertility from University of Illinois. He retired from W.R. Grace in 1989 after working there for almost 25 years. He also worked at Monroe Randolph Transit District from 2005-2012.

Daniel had served as a Sergeant in United States Army from 1953- 1955.

He was a member of the Elks Club and Lions Club.  He enjoyed playing cards (especially “I Win” a.k.a. Liverpool Rummy), cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, watching and playing golf, compiling the Simpson genealogy and dancing. He enjoyed listening to Elvis, Jazz & Big Band. He is remembered for his twinkling blue eyes, mischievous smile and flirtatious, charming personality.

The family is sincerely grateful to the entire staff at Heritage at Irene Woods, Avalon Hospice, Davita Dialysis centers in Collierville, TN and Red Bud, IL, Dr. Nidal Rahal, Dr. Sanjeev Mittal and Dr. Stacy Smith while Danny was under their excellent and loving care.

Survivors:

6 Children:                    Jan Simpson                                        Memphis, TN

Teresa (Jim) Quick                                Collierville, TN

Nina (Mark) Venable                             Manila, AR

Jon (Teresa) Simpson                            Mt. Carmel, TN

Lisa (John) Sanford                               Southaven, MS

Tod (Lois) Simpson                               Collierville, TN

2 Step-Sons: Don (Janet) Meier                                 Red Bud, IL

Jon Meier                                             Red Bud, IL

7 Siblings:                    Claudene Chunn                                    Ruma, IL

Beulah Robert                                       Red Bud, IL

Doris Wilson                                         Prairie du Rocher, IL

Joyce (Don) Parrone                              Belleville, IL

Kathleen (James) Coop                          Evansville, IL

James (Joanne) Simpson                        Makanda, IL

Justin (Margaret) Simpson                     Evansville, IL

12 Grandchildren:          Nick (Megan) Dwyer, Scootar (Sarah) McTate, Marisa                                                                Lancaster, Valerie (James) Sites, Zac (Jessica) Venable, Bobby                                                    Pugh, Andrés Rondon, Jeran Simpson, Joseph Dwyer, Matthew                                                   Quick, Rachel Quick, and David Simpson

1 Step Granddaughter:   Janel Meier

7 Great Grandchildren: Hazel Venable, Toby Venable, Dexter Sites, Millie McTate,

Rosie McTate, Timothy “Luke” Dwyer, and Jeffrey “Liam”                                                         Dwyer

First Wife:                    Laurita Simpson                                    Memphis, TN

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by:              Parents, Wife – Elaine Meier Simpson, 1 Sister – Margaret Hayes, and 5 Brothers-in-law – Andy Loehr, Jerry Hayes, Robert Chunn, Don Robert and Bill Wilson

Funeral Mass:                          5:00 pm, Friday, February 16, 2018

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois

Officiating:                              Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Father Clyde Grogan

Visitation:                                Friday – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois

Inurnment:                              Will be held at a later date

St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Ruma, Illinois

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fund.