Obit: Simboli, Walter J. (1936 - 2013)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Simboli, Scolaio, Hollman, Ritter, Meiser, Thomas

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 07 Aug 2013

Simboli, Walter J. (13 AUG 1936 - 30 JUL 2013)

Walter J. Simboli, 76, Greenwood, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, in King, on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the United Methodist Church, Loyal. Rev. Patsy Roe will officiate. Burial will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church, on Thursday, from 10 a.m., until time of service.

Walter John Simboli was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Newark, N.J., the son of Ralph and Rose (nee Scolaio)
Simboli. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955, where he met Mary "Marie" J. Hollman. They were married on April 4, 1959, at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Ill. After their retirement from the Air Force in 1977, they moved to Greenwood to be closer to family. Walter showed his generosity to the community by donating to the food pantry and other local charities. He and his wife, Marie, were foster parents for more than 20 years, and had more than 200 foster children.

Walter is survived by his children, Angie (Theresa Stevens) Simboli, Greenwood, Tony (Sara) Simboli, Greenwood, Lisa (Kevin) Ritter, Whitehall, and Shelly (Tom Mesier) Simboli, Gilman; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie, on Nov. 21, 2008; one daughter, Terri Thomas, in 2003; one grandson, Michael; four brothers; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family would like express their heartfelt thanks to the incredible staff at King Veterans Retirement Home for their loving and faithful care and service to our father/grandfather. You all are amazing and we couldn't have asked for better care. We appreciate all the service you do for all the veterans and their families.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements