Craig W. Simon

**Craig W. Simon,** 40, of Napoleon passed away at 8am, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his home. He was born in Greensburg on September 21, 1981, and was married to Emily Johannigman on October 19, 2013, and she survives. Other survivors include his sons Maximus and Duke, and his daughter Bailee, all at home; his father Tony (Sandi) Simon of Osgood; his mother Debbie (Ron Cox) Wall of Holton; in-laws Ed and June Johannigman of Millhousen; his brother Dan (Alicia) Simon of Napoleon, and his maternal grandmother Helen Schwering of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Charley and Lucille Simon, his maternal grandfather Richard Schwering, and his aunt and uncle Mark and Julie Eckstein. Mr. Simon was a 2000 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School. Craig's working career spanned 20 years where he was employed with Prairie Farms in Seymour, Asher Trucking in Westport, CHM Excavating in Milan, and Comer Excavating in Osgood. Craig enjoyed spending time with his friends, good 90s music, trail-riding, and following the Cincinnati Bengals. He was a 22-year member of the Napoleon Fire Department where he had served as chief, an EMT, and a first responder. Craig was also a member of the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 14 at 10am at the church with Father Bill Turner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 1:30pm. Memorials may be given to the Napoleon Fire Department, Hospice of South Central Indiana, or for Craig's children in care of the funeral home.