John R. Simpson

Age: 82 Married City of Residence: Whitestown, IndianaDate of death: Friday, March 1, 2013Place of death: at Essex Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lebanon, IndianaMr. John R. Simpson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 19, 1930. He was the son of the late Otha and Mary Simpson.Reared and educated in Indianapolis, Mr. Simpson attended Tech High School.He was married to Mildred E. (Strough) Luedeman Simpson. Mrs. Simpson survives.For many years, Mr. Simpson was a cook at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Mr. Simpson loved spending time with his family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at Whitestown United Methodist Church, in Whitestown, Indiana, on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Tim Rasmussen, officiating.Visitation is planned from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the Whitestown United Methodist Church.Interment will be held at a later date at Roselawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana.Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana is handling the funeral arrangements.Survivors:Wife: Mrs. Mildred E. Simpson – Whitestown, IndianaOne Daughter: Mrs. Linda Petty and husband, Chuck – Indianapolis, IndianaSeven Step Children: Mrs. Janet Hughes and husband, Gary – Zionsville, Indiana Mrs. Jane Koschka and husband, Edward – Indianapolis, Indiana Mrs. Joan Rousch and husband, Wayne – Indianapolis, Indiana Ms. Joyce Findlay – Indianapolis, Indiana Ms. Judith Seyfert – Fortville, Indiana Mr. Jerry Luedeman and wife, Nancy - Indianapolis, Indiana Mr. Jeffery Luedeman and wife, Mary – Pendleton, Indiana One Brother: Mr. Hulon Simpson – Mooresville, IndianaTwo Sisters: Mrs. Margaret Orange – Beech Grove, Indiana Mrs. Goria Biggs – Beech Grove, IndianaSix Grandchildren: Kathy Ayala Brandon Pittman Reana Rohde Denya Rohde Virginia Young Stephen TeepeOne Great Grandchild: LeAnn YoungDeceased: In addition to his parents, Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by seven brothers, two sisters, and a daughter, Mariann Rohde.

John R. Simpson

March 4, 2013