Richard Douglas Simmel

November 29, 1939 - August 26, 2010
Richard Douglas Simmel

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Richard D. Simmel passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Four Seasonsí Elizabeth House, after a brief illness.

Mr. Simmel was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 29, 1939. He graduated from Hofstra University. Mr. Simmel and his wife, Connie, lived in Ridgefield, Connecticut and raised three sons while he worked at CBS. In 1989, they moved to Concord, North Carolina and, later, to Etowah for retirement.

Mr. Simmel is survived by his wife, Connie Simmel; his son, Brad and daughter-in-law, Caroline; his son, Keith and daughter-in-law, Holly; and his son, Todd and daughter-in-law, Kathy. He leaves seven grandchildren. Also surviving Mr. Simmel are his brother, Scott Simmel, and his sisters, Leslie Simmel and Joy Fischer.

A memorial service will be held for him at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, at Etowah United Methodist Church.


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Saturday, September 4, 2010
12:00 AM

Etowah United Methodist Church - Directions
110 Brickyard Road
Etowah, NC 28729

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  • September 05, 2010
    Pug & Kim Macior says:
    Connie & Family, I am really sorry for the loss of Richard. I know through the stories Mom has shared over the years and our short stay we had at your house how great of a man he was. You made us feel so at home, which tells a lot about a person. I wish we could have been there this weekend, but please know you have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sorrow, Kim, Pug and the kids.

  • September 03, 2010
    Beth and Jim Shonk says:
    Dear Simmel Family, Jim and I were so sad to hear about your loss. We have so many good memories about the years we spent with all of you as members of RCC. You were among the very nicest people in the church, and it was such a joy to hear Dick's wonderful voice on Sundays. Please know that we will be thinking of you, and that we share your sorrow.

  • September 02, 2010
    A.G. and Susan Hayes says:
    Connie and family, It is with deep sadness that we come to terms with Dick's passing. There will always be an empty place in our hearts and at EUMC for Dick. He was everyone's favorite person. We remain ever prayerful for you in your sorrow.

  • September 02, 2010
    Barbara Dineen says:
    Connie, Keith, Todd and Brad We haven't seen you people for quite a while. You were a fun part of our family's growing up years. We're so sad to hear of Dick's death. You have our prayers for comfort and strength. Jerry and Barbara Dineen

  • September 02, 2010
    Pam Macior says:
    Connie and Richard have been a big part of my mother's life for many years. Richard was like a brother and Connie a sister. He will be sorely missed by all who were graced by his kind sole.