SYRACUSE – Simon Smith, 91, Syracuse, passed away Aug. 19, 2015, at his home. He was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Noble County, to Howard and Veronica Simon Smith. On Dec. 31, 1976, he married Millie Eustler, who survives in Syracuse. He was a USMC veteran. He moved to Syracuse from Fort Wayne in 1979, where he was superintendent of Fort Wayne Harvester. He was a member of the Cromwell Lutheran Church. He was also a member of Syracuse Eagles, Wolf Lake VFW 4717, North Webster Legion Post 253 and Three Rivers Masonic Lodge. Also surviving are: two daughters, Cheryl (and spouse Mike) Nicolet, Fort Wayne; and Marcia (and spouse Bruce) Arnold, Lima, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Debra (and spouse Dennis) Runkle; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Paul (and spouse Gloria) Smith, Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by one brother. A graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McClintic cemetery. ***** Memorials to Cromwell Lutheran Church or Shriners Children’s Hospital Condolences via www.eastlundfuneralhome.com
