Lloyd Raymond Simmons, son of Raymond Allen Simmons and Catherine Matilda Miller. Born Sep 7, 1895 at Iowa Co., IA, died Nov 1, 1984 at Marengo, IA, 89 years, buried 1984 at I.O.O.F Cemetery, Marengo, IA, Lot 2 Block H. Occupation: at Ford dealership owner; REFN: 142 Born Sept. 7, 1895, in Iowa County west of Marengo, Lloyd was the son of Raymond & Kate Miller Simmons. He received his education of the rural school west of Marengo, Iowa. Starting as a mechanic for the Ford dealership in Marengo, Iowa, in 1913, Lloyd bought out Frank Bishop's interest in Bishop & Willenbrock in 1915 and the business was then called Willenbrock & Simmons. Lloyd Simmons' father, Ray, took over for his son while he served nearly two years in the U.S. Army repairing airplanes during Work War 1. Much of that time was spent in France. About 1919, following Lloyd Simmons' return from the Army, his father bought out the Willenbrock part of the business & it was known as Simmons & Son for a number of years. Lloyd Simmons' son, Bob, joined the business in the 1940. Lloyd retired after 50 years in the business. Lloyd drove the first Ford truck that was brought to Iowa County. His marriage to Lola M. Bean took place Aug. 25, 1919 in Montezuma, Iowa. They made their home throughout their married lives at 399 East Washington street in Marengo, in the house he built for her, until Lola broke a hip & suffered a stroke, after which time they lived at Rose Haven Nursing Home. (The original house that was at this location was given to his son, Bob, and moved to 399 W. South St. in Marengo, where Bob & his family lived for many years.) A member of the American Legion & Knights of Pythias, he attended the Presbyterian church. He was one of the 3 original builders and operators of the first Marengo swimming pool that the Legion owned and operated for many years. He also helped build the Legion hall itself & helped build the first telephone line. Lloyd enjoyed fishing and was a well known sight in his 1929 Model A Ford on which he had put nearly 400,000 miles by 1976. It had been sold new to a customer & he had repurchased it 5 years later and had continued to drive it. In later years, Lloyd & Lola purchased a trailer in a retirement community in Florida where they would spend the winters, returning to Iowa in the spring. Lloyd was survived by one son (Robert), Marengo; two daughters, Betty (Mrs. Dean) Wyant, Marengo; Phyllis (Mrs. Marion) Grant, Williamsburg; 13 grandchildren - Jim, Bob Jr, & Bill Simmons, Mary Roggentien, Joan Seye, all of Marengo; Debbie Huedepohl, Williamsburg; Pam Grant, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mark Grant, Austin, Texas; Linda Klotz, Colorado Spring, Colorado; Suzanne Rose, Clinton, Iowa; Sally Boyd, Houston, Texas, Bill Wyant, Marengo; and Sarah Wyant, Des Moines, Iowa; and 21 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Ronnie Simmons and 2 great-grandsons, Todd & Jeffrey Simmons. The following is taken from the Pioneer-Republican Newspaper of Iowa County on the occasion of Lloyd & Lola's 50th Anniversary: "Monday, Aug. 25, 1919, at the home of the bride's cousin in Montezuma occurred the marriage of Lloyd Simmons, Marengo, and Miss Lola Bean of Des Moines. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Simmons of Marengo and is a member of the automobile firm of Willenbrock and Simmons. He has but lately returned from a year and a half spent overseas with the A.E.F. and both at home and abroad has established for himself a foundation of promises. While a stranger to our people Mrs. Simmons will find a warm welcome in Marengo. Mrs. and Mrs. Simmons will be at home after Oct. 1 in the Simmons property on West Washingto St. The forgoing write-up appeared in the Marengo Republican the week of Aug. 28, 1919, and now, 50 years later, the Simmons are celebrating their Golden wedding anniversary with members of their family at a dinner at the Victorian Inn, Victor, Monday, Aug. 25, 1969. They are the parents of three children, Robert A., and Mrs. Dean (Bette)Wyant, both of Marengo, and Mrs. Marion (Phyllis) Grant, Williamsburg. Fourteen g Married Aug 25, 1919 at Montezuma, IA (63 years married) to: Lola M. Bean, daughter of John William Bean and Harriet Southard Fuller. Born Aug 17, 1899 at Genoa Bluffs, IA, died Jul 6, 1983 at Marengo, IA, 83 years, buried 1983 at I.O.O.F Cemetery, Marengo, IA REFN: 143 Lola was born Aug. 17, 1899 at Genoa Bluffs in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of John & Harriet Fuller Bean. She attended school in the Ladora area and moved with her family to Des Moines & later returned to the Ladora area. Her marriage to Lloyd R. Simmons took place August 25, 1919 at Montezuma, Iowa. They moved to their home at 399 E. Washington in Marengo, Iowa, following their marriage. She particularly enjoyed gardening, sewing, embroidery & traveling. Lola was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of First Presbyterian Church. Lola died at Rose Haven nursing home in Marengo July 6, 1983 after residing there since October 1979, when she suffered a broken hip followed by a light stroke in August 1979. Interment was in the Marengo cemetery. She was survived by her husband, one son (Robert), Marengo; two daughters, Betty (Mrs. Dean) Wyant, Marengo, and Phyllis (Mrs. Marion) Grant, Williamsburg, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Ronald Simmons, and two great-grandchildren, Todd & Jeffrey Simmons. REFN1865 Children: 1. Robert Allen Simmons PRIVACY FILTER2. Betty Rae Jean Simmons PRIVACY FILTER3. Phyllis Joy Simmons PRIVACY FILTER |