Harold Simon

d. December 25, 2011

Harold "Shep" Simon former owner of Shep's Golden Lantern of Russia passed away at 8:00 PM surrounded by his loving wife, Martha and 8 children. He was born on July 8, 1925 in Russia to the late Alfred L. & Christine (Monnier) Simon. On November 20, 1948 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie, Ohio he married Martha Bollheimer. She survives him in Russia, Ohio. He is also survived by his 8 children Linda & (Allie) Cordonnier, Russia, Dianne & (Jim) Bitzer, Versailles, Ron & (Laura) Simon, Russia, Barb & (Jon) Meyer, Minster, Rick & (Pat) Simon, Russia, Doug Simon & fiancé Paula Barlage, Tipp City, Bob Simon Russia, Jacqui & ( Steve ) Rethman, Ft. Loramie. He is also the grandfather of 21 surviving grandchildren, Monique, Jeremy, Aaron, Zachary, Lianne, Stefanie, Sean, Samantha, Jessi, Brandon, Danielle, Kevin, Kerri, Jenna, Ashley, Kristy, Julie, Jeff, Chad, Brittany & Brooke & 22 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Henrietta Blue, Centerville & Luella Borchers, Ft. Loramie, brother-in-law Richard Boesch, Dayton, sister-in-law Jeanette Brooks, Vandalia, brothers- in-laws & sisters-in-law Paul Bollheimer, Houston, TX, & special friend Hazel, Richard Bollheimer, Ft. Loramie, Don & Barb Bollheimer, Minster, Vilma Bollheimer, Piqua & Fran Bollheimer, Crown Point, IN.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason siblings Leslie(Bud) Simon, Velma Monnin, Bertha (Sis) Monnin, Mildred (Toots) Boesch & Sylvia Monnier and in-laws Ed Monnin, Wilfred Monnin, Albert Borchers, Floyd Monnier, Homer Bollheimer, Eileen Thomas, Robert Bollheimer, Alfred & Millie Bollheimer, Kenny Bollheimer & Betty Bollheimer.
Shep & his wife were the former owners of "Shep's Place" in Russia, a local bar/establishment from 1945 to 1976. He began his career in the restaurant business at the early age of 20 with a simple menu of sandwiches, chicken & spirits. His real desire through the years was to own a fine dining restaurant near his small town of Russia and the idea of "Shep's Golden Lantern" was born. Even though the restaurant was established "in a corn field" his reputation for good food spread far and wide. He and his wife were awarded the "Best Restaurateur" of the year in the Miami Valley in 1984. Shep and Mart began this business in 1974 and continued this fine establishment until 1999. Shep was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, a former Loramie Township trustee and two terms Shelby County Commissioner. He also served as a Russia Community Fire Company Volunteer for 25 years and was a former longtime member of the Russia Knights of Columbus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Friday, December 30, 2011 at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia with Rev. Frank Amberger and Rev. Robert Monnin con celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Remy Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia, from 2-8 PM Thursday, December 29, 2011 and from 9 to 10 AM on Friday, December 30, 2011. The family requests donations be made to Russia Fire Department or to the Donor's choice in Shep's name. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com .

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Harold Simon

d. December 25, 2011

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