Robert Paul Simon, 83, was born August 11, 1943, in Monterey, California, and died October 1, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas, surround by his family. A man of steady devotion, faith and quiet strength, Robert carried himself with the kind of discipline that does not seek attention, yet leaves a lasting impression through constancy, duty, and care for others.
Robert served his country for 30 years in the military—10 years in the Navy and 20 years in the Army—giving decades of faithful service marked by commitment and perseverance.
On June 24, 1985, Robert married Suzanne (Belton) at Sacred Heart in Colwich, Kansas. Together they built a life grounded in loyalty and family, shaped by the everyday moments that become a home.
Robert found deep satisfaction in working with his hands. He took on remodeling home projects with patience and purpose, and he enjoyed drawing as another way to create and reflect. He also treasured time at the lake house at the Lake of the Ozark, where the pace slowed and simple pleasures mattered most. And wherever Robert was, there was always a dog in his lap.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Paul Francis Simon; his mother, Wilma Fern Key; his sister, Sandra Carter; his brother, Johnny Key; his sister, Belinda Key; his brother, Tommy Key; his 1st wife, Jean Johnson; and his son, Robert Paul Simon Jr.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Suzanne (Belton); brother, David Key; sons, Thomas Jason Simon (Jill), Joseph Michael Simon (Kim), Matthew Lies (Larissa), and Marcus Lies (Cactus Flower); his daughters, Dawn Marie Simon, Jennifer Corn (Jeremy), and Laura Drouhard (Ben)and honorary daughter niece, Heidi Lies McCanlies.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209, on October 6, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will follow at Resthaven Mortuary on October 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm. A livestream will be available at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c261029860574.
Committal Service will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209, on October 6, 2026.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Simon, Joe Simon, Matthew Lies, Marcus Lies, Ben Drouhard, and Jeremy Corn.
