Thomas Simmerman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas Victor Simmerman, 83, of Morrow passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home in Morrow, Oh. He was born to the late Miller Knight and Eliza Ellen Simmerman, on Monday, October 17, 1932, in Freeport, Oh and was the youngest of 7 children. Tom (Vic) graduated from Freeport High School in 1950 and served in the 3rd infantry division of the US Army during the Korean Conflict as military police with an honorable discharge at the rank of master sergeant in 1955. He attended The Ohio State University and received a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1961. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma Jean Simmerman (nee Snyder). Tom (Vic) worked for Cincinnati Milacron for 32 years holding such positions as field engineer and operations manager until he retired in 1995. He also served on the Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA Board of Directors and was a member of Lebanon Rotary, where he made many valued friends. After retirement Tom did consulting work for Cincinnati Milacron and the Tech Prep program for Sinclair College. He was also a farmer, lumberjack, woodworker and restorer of old farm equipment. Tom (Vic) is survived by five children: Vicki Needham (Joseph) of Toledo Oh., Candi Simmerman of Morrow, Oh., Clark Simmerman (Patricia) of York, Pa., Jeff Simmerman (Sherry) of Morrow and Brian Simmerman (Kelly) of Morrow. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to a charity of choice. Services will be Monday, February 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM at the Addy Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Peoli Cemetery with veteran services conducted by Newcomerstown Veteran Honor Guard. A visitation will take place, Monday, February 29, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Addy Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com

Thomas Simmerman

October 17, 1932 - February 25, 2016