Daniel Alfred Simmon, 80 of St. Johns, MI died at his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born on August 21, 1935 the son of Jerome J. and Viola (Wieber) Simmon. Daniel was a farmer and appliance repair man. On January 12, 1966 he married Mary Ellen Clarke in Fowler, MI. Daniel was a member of the VFW in Fowler and Knights of Columbus, Council 3733 in Fowler. Dan was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors are his wife, Mary Ellen and son Jason Simmon of Auburn, MI. Siblings, Mary Lou Rademacher of Fowler, Ellen (Louis) Pline of Fowler, Agnes (Wayne) Beaufore of St. Johns, Lucy (Dennis) McCrumb of Montana, Mark Simmon of Fowler, David Simmon of Ionia, Steve (Jan) Simmon of Fowler and Michael Simmon of Newaygo, MI. He was preceded in death by brothers Thomas and Francis. Memorial services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice or the Parkinson's Foundation. .