George W. Simpson

Simpson, George W.
Town of Freedom

Age 92, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 24, 2007. He was born in the Town of Freedom on October 8, 1914 the son of the late Robert and Anna (Graf) Simpson. On June 15, 1934 he married his wife of 69 years, Gladys Spice in Kaukauna, and for most of his life farmed in the Freedom area with his wife. After retiring from the farm, George worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 20 years and also owned and operated Simpson’s Knotty Pine Bar in Tilleda, Wisconsin with his wife for many years. George always enjoyed going up north to the cottage in Lakewood, and loved it when his many grandchildren would come to visit.

George is survived by his sons: Ron (Elaine) Simpson of Kaukauna, Michael (Peggy) Simpson of Shiocton and Keith (fiancé, Vickie Lowry) Simpson of Appleton; daughters: Betty (friend, Gordy Van Toll) Vanden Bloomer of Kaukauna and Pat (Vic) Springstroh of Larsen; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and a great, great grandchild; sister: Elsie Langenberg of Appleton; brothers-in-law: Bob Browers and Kenny Spice; and sisters-in-law: Marie Simpson, Esther Hermsen, Lillian Lindsmeyer and Germaine (Francis) Smet. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son; great-grandson, Ryan Bevers; brothers: Earl, Norman and Carl (Merle) Simpson; sisters, Viola (Bud) Bailey, Ceil Browers and Pearl (Glen) Paethe; and brother-in-law, Ben Langenberg.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Peace United Methodist Church, 2300 Wisconsin Ave., Kaukauna with Rev. Tim Albrecht officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park.

The family extends a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their kind care.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 766-6200