1938
Eugene
2017
Eugene Simonson
February 14, 1938 — February 7, 2017
A graveside service for Eugene Simonson will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pastor Kent Otterman will officiate. Military honors will be performed by the Albert Lea Area Veteran's Organizations.
Eugene passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society. He was 78 years old.
Eugene E. Simonson was born on February 14, 1938 to Elmer and Marie (Krueger) Simonson in Albert Lea. He grew up and attended schools in Albert Lea. As soon as he could, Eugene joined the United States Army, and served his country honorably for 20 years. Some places he was stationed include: Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Germany, and Vietnam. He was very proud of his military service, very proud to be a Vietnam Vet, and proud to have a career in the military. Aside from his service, Eugene was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. In his free time, he enjoyed following sports, especially NASCAR, football, and baseball.
He is preceded in death by both parents; a sister, Yvonne Kauffman; and a brother-in-law, Walter Hall.
Eugene is survived by his siblings, Patricia Hall, Carolyn (Dexter) Blood, Jerry Simonson, and Larry Simonson; a brother-in-law, Dean Kauffman; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Eugene passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society. He was 78 years old.
Eugene E. Simonson was born on February 14, 1938 to Elmer and Marie (Krueger) Simonson in Albert Lea. He grew up and attended schools in Albert Lea. As soon as he could, Eugene joined the United States Army, and served his country honorably for 20 years. Some places he was stationed include: Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Germany, and Vietnam. He was very proud of his military service, very proud to be a Vietnam Vet, and proud to have a career in the military. Aside from his service, Eugene was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. In his free time, he enjoyed following sports, especially NASCAR, football, and baseball.
He is preceded in death by both parents; a sister, Yvonne Kauffman; and a brother-in-law, Walter Hall.
Eugene is survived by his siblings, Patricia Hall, Carolyn (Dexter) Blood, Jerry Simonson, and Larry Simonson; a brother-in-law, Dean Kauffman; as well as many nieces and nephews.
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