William A Simon

Born on June 25, 1955, Bill graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in 1973 and from Kansas State University in 1978. Bill's deep and enduring love of family was expressed in time spent together at the lake, hunting trips at the family farm, toasting to the holidays, dancing the night away on special occasions and finding connections in everyday moments. He generously gave his time and funds to many charitable organizations, and served on the board of the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation (CPRF), and the Advisory Board of the Wichita State University Center for Entrepreneurship. Bill was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his brother, Chris Simon. Survived by wife, Sally Simon of Wichita; children, Jake Simon of Wichita, Stephanie (Jake) Taylor of Kansas City, MO, Becca (Charlie) Bohl of Edina, MN, Vinny Tranello of Overland Park, KS, Adam Tranello of Denver, CO; parents, Frederick L. and Norma Jean Simon of Wichita; grandchild, Donaven Poland; sister, Sue Wilcox of Wichita; brothers, Rick (Jana) Simon of Omaha, NE, Randy (Alice) Simon, Jon (Betsy) Simon both of Wichita; numerous nieces and nephews.