He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Martha Jo of 42 years, five children: Michael Simmerman (Dale) of Candor, NC, Cheryl Vanek (Eric) Chicago, IL, Linda West of Newton, IA, Scott Simmerman, (Anna) of McKinney, TX and Julie Nelson (Paul) of Huxley, IA, one step- daughter Joann Clippinger of Omaha, NE, 21 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, his brother Donald Simmerman (Rose) Elk Grove, CA and one sister Delores Streeter, Pleasant Hill, IA. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. and services will be at 11:30 a.m. Both will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 712 12th St, Boone, IA 50036 on September 6, 2022.