A memorial mass and visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will be held from 10:30-12:00 p.m. and the memorial mass to follow at 12:00 p.m. Private family inurnment will be at Raymore Cemetery.
Ken was born in Sedalia, Missouri on December 23, 1944, the son of Omar K. Simon and Helen E. Nold. Shortly after graduating high school, Ken went on to receive his Master’s degree in Education. Ken worked as a teacher for the Raymore-Peculiar School District and retired after 48 years. Ken met the love of his life Linda G. Wheeler and were later married on August 14, 1970. Together, they were blessed with two daughters, Dodi and Andrea. Ken had a passion for photography, he was inducted into the Central Auto Racing Boosters (CARB) Hall of Fame. Ken enjoyed traveling to Wisconsin with his family to watch his favorite teams play basketball, football and baseball.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Omar and Helen Simon; and his nephew, Dwayne Simon.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda G. Simon; his two daughters, Dodi Monasmith and Andrea Miller; brother, Richard Simon (Linda); six grandchildren, Kelsie Jones (Dyllan), Kyle Monasmith (Kimberly), Henry Miller, Charlie Miller, Liam Miller, and Kate Miller; and three great grandchildren, C.J., Elliot, and Maria.
Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Human Services 1500 Ewing Drive, Sedalia, MO 65301 or https://www.chs-mo.org/
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
