Roy W. Simon

Roy W. Simon, age 92, of Lansing, MI, was born to Clemens and Theresa (Cook) Simon on March 7, 1931 in Pewamo, MI, and passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2023. He married Phyllis Marie Schafer on May 1, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Church in Pewamo, and they enjoyed 69 years together.

Roy was a man of great faith with a strong work ethic. He graduated from Pewamo High School in 1949 and served in the Army in the Korean War. When he returned home, he went to work for Oldsmobile and retired from General Motors after 36 years of service, having served as the General Superintendent of Experimental Engineering. Roy was also a founding member of St. Gerard Church where he volunteered in many capacities. In his spare time, he enjoyed being with his family at the cottage at Houghton Lake, attending his kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events, fishing, automobiles, playing cards and sports - especially the MSU Spartans and Detroit Tigers.

Roy is survived by his wife Phyllis and their six children: Mike in Denver, CO; Susie Gonsalves (Oliver) in Fallbrook, CA; Russ (Jeff) in Monterey, CA; Mitzi Savage in Milford, MI; Eric (Sandy) in Grand Ledge, MI; and Paul (Tracy) in Clarksville, MI, in addition to nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by six siblings: Harold Simon, Romilda Fox, Helen Pung, Louis Simon, Beatrice Pung and Rosemary Thelen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Carl and Peter and his son-in-law Ron Savage.

A visitation will be held Thursday, July 20, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home – Tiffany Chapel at 3232 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48917. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, July 21 at 10:30 am with a visitation one hour prior at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Highway, Lansing, MI 48917. Committal service to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Sparrow Hospice for the compassionate care they provided. Memorial donations can be made to St. Vincent Catholic Charities, 2800 W. Willow St., Lansing, MI 48917 and Sparrow Hospice, 1210 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48915.