Ralph Nelson Simonton, 92, of Belleville, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born January 22, 1931 in Posey, IL to Louis and Glenna (nee Meyer) Simonton. He married Wilma Carver in October of 1965.
Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Wilma Simonton; daughter, Belinda Simonton; stepson, Leo (Karen) Hodapp; stepson-in-law, Ron Guerrant; grandchildren, Ryan, Brad, Shawn, Noel and Chris; several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Louis Simonton; mother, Glenna (nee Meyer) Tielemann; brothers, Louis (Florine) Simonton, Lawrence (Cecelia) Simonton, Orville (Blanche) Simonton; sister, Joyce Tischler and step-daughter, Wendy Guerrant.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 with a visitation from 11:00am until time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to BJC hospice or the family.