Obituary of Richard J. Simon

Simon, Richard J. “Dick”

Saginaw, Michigan

Our loving dad, papa, brother, uncle and dear friend received his angel wings and was welcomed into heaven on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was 75 years old. Richard John Simon was born on March 16, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan. Dick graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1969. He proudly served his country with the United States Navy. Dick was an Orderly in the Emergency Room Department of St Mary's Hospital for a couple of years. Dick then worked for Saginaw Steering Gear, Delphi and Nexteer, in Plant 3, Department 47 as a Department Coordinator for over 37 1/2 years, retiring in August of 2009. He also was part of Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization. Dick also took pride in volunteering at his grandchildren's school whenever the opportunity arose, he was known as Weiss Elementary's very own Papa.

Dick served his community as the Captain of the Buena Vista Fire Department for 30 years. He loved being a Trainer for the Saginaw Junior Gears at Saginaw Bay Ice Arena for many years, and he truly Loved “his boys”. Dick loved spending his summer time on his boat at Bay Harbor Marina. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, he was a HUGE Hockey fan of the Detroit Red Wings of course and following The Detroit Tigers. He absolutely Loved his Wind Chimes, he would sit for hours on the front porch and listen to them. More than anything he treasured his time spent with his daughter and grandchildren, Jaxson and Peyton.

Dick is survived by his devoted daughter, Bobbi Jo York; the lights of his life, Jaxson and Peyton York; his adopted daughter, MJ and adopted grandchildren: Willow, Dahlys, Bently and Baby G; his sister, Karen Todd; nieces and nephews: Kristy Hose, Jeff Wade, Nicole Anderson, Rick Fishel and Erik Todd; uncle, Larry Hollis; dear friends: Dennis Vallette, Deb Bunzow, George Lown and Joe Galgoci; and the numerous cousins.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents: Marguerite and Randy Broadwater; brother, Gary Francis; sister, Sharon Kay; nephew, Brian Fishel; aunt Carol Hollis; brother in-law, Mark Todd; mother-in-law, Shirley Wade, along with other family and friends who were waiting to greet him in heaven.

FUNERAL: A funeral for Dick will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, 2400 King Road, Saginaw, MI 48601. Pastor JD Howell will officiate. Military Honors under the auspices of the United States Navy will be held at the church following the service. Private entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

VISITATIONS: Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., (off State), Saginaw, MI 48603 on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Traditional Firefighter Honorary Walk-Through will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Dick’s Family C/O Bobbi Jo York. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com