Folmer "Dale" Simonsen

Folmer "Dale" Simonsen, age 83, beloved husband for 44 years of the late Noreen; Devoted Father of Scot (Meghan) Simonsen; Proud Grandfather of Jake, Lucas, and Ava Simonsen; Dear Brother of Jerry (Georgia), Larry (Pam), and the late Roger (Jean); Beloved Friend to Ilsa Leonhardt; Cherished by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dale was raised in Crystal Lake, IL, by his parents, Folmer and Katherine. He attended Crystal Lake Central High School and the University of Wisconsin.  He was very proud of his military service in the United States Marine Corps from 1962 – 1965 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal (E-4). Dale made a successful career as an executive in the paper industry. He was an avid golfer, loved snow-birding in Florida, and watching his grandchildren grow up. 

Family and friends are to gather for the Visitation on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (Located between Mannheim and Wolf Road). Funeral to follow Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. until time of Chapel Service celebrated promptly at 10:00 AM.  Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum, Hillside, IL. For additional info 708.449.5300.  Please visit Dale’s personal tribute page website at www.russohillsidechapel.com and sign his guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Semper Fi and America’s Fund at https://thefund.org/. 

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