Mathias Joseph Simmons, Jr.

Mathias Joseph Simmons, Jr., 87, passed away February 12, 2018. The Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 AM Friday, February 16th at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, burial will be 1:30 PM Monday, February 19th in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 PM Thursday at the McGilley Antioch Chapel.

Mathias was born July 1, 1930 in Nacora, NE to Mathias Joseph Simmons, Sr., and Evelyn Jeanette (Konoski) Simmons. He was a 1949 graduate of Emerson High School in Emerson, NE. He entered the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1953. Mathias married Donna Marie Beebee on November 26, 1955. They were married 62 years. They had 8 children during their marriage. Mathias was very active in the VFW. Before retiring he worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for more than 30 years. He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Mathias was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandy Simmons; his parents, Mathias Joseph Simmons, Sr. and Evelyn Jeanette Simmons.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Cathy Combs and husband, William, Teri Hahn, Paul Simmons, Tony Simmons, Robby Simmons and wife, Wendy, Ellen Montgomery and husband, Ricky, and Jenny Moore and husband, Tom; 14 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.