Was called home to the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2016, age 86 years. Beloved husband for 66 years to his honey, Gerri. Loving Papa of Jim (Laurie) Simko, Kenneth Simko, Cindy (Dale) Hojnacki and the late Michael Simko. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends. John was a retiree of Red Star Yeast after 40 years. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, May 6, 2016, 9:30-11:00 AM. Memorial Service at 11:00 AM. Inurnment Forest Hill Memorial Park. If desired, memorials to Our Fathers Lutheran Church are appreciated. A special thank you to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospital, for all of the kindness shown to John and his family.