Jac Dean Simon's Obituary
Remus - Jac Dean Simon, 62, of Remus, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his home in Wheatland Township.
Jac was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on July 17, 1958 to James Alphonsus Simon and Jeannette Lee Cannon. He grew up in Blissfield, Michigan and graduated from Blissfield High School in 1976. Following graduation, Jac served in the United States Marine Corp, later moving to Salinas, California to work in the agriculture industry. He married Kathleen Yvonne Routley there on December 31, 1988. They moved to Remus in 1995 with their three children. Jac was recently retired after working for IMC Kalium/Cargill in Hersey for 20 years.
In his spare time, Jac loved to fish Mecosta County lakes, work on his beloved farm property, and spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, often spending hours yelling at the TV screen.
Jac is survived by his wife, two daughters Jaclyn (Patrick) Fate of Big Rapids, Jessica Davison of Grand Rapids; one son, Jacob Simon of Big Rapids; his stepfather, Clifford (Christine) Buehrer of Palmyra; his brother Jamee Simon, Sylvania, OH; his sister Jeanee (Dan) Gilson of Deerfield; mother-in-law, Jo Routley Schuberg, sisters-in-law, Karen Thompson of Big Rapids, Karol (Bill) Frye of Grant, and Kelly (Mike) Marek of Stanwood; and many nieces and nephews. Jac is also survived by his two granddaughters, Faith and Elizabeth Fate, who had their grandfather wrapped around their fingers.
Jac was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jefferee Simon, his sister, Jodee Buehrer, father-in-law James D. Routley and mother-in-law Yvonne Routley.
A Celebration of Jac's life will be at 5:00p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Simon residence, 9882 50th Ave., Remus, MI. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Big Rapids 1016 Recovery Network @ 133 N. Saginaw Rd., Midland, MI 48640. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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