Ralph O. Simmons Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 12, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ralph O. Simmons in Smith Center, Kansas, born in Kensington, Kansas. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph O. Simmons to show support.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ralph leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Simmons and Nellie Simmons (Douglass); his wife Janet; and his son Bradley. He is survived by: his daughters, Katherine Conolly, Jill Nicholas (Nick) and Joy Meyer (Brad); and his daughter-in-law Evelyn Simmons (Bradley). He is also survived by six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry or to the Ralph O. Simmons Undergraduate Research Scholarship in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois.
