Simon Willner

Simon Willner, aged 48, passed away at his home in Peru, Indiana.

Born to Adelheid (Heidi) Fischback Willner in Berlin, Germany. Simon was raised in Zweibruecken, Germany. After high school, he joined the military. Upon leaving the military, he drove trucks for a couple different companies before joining the crew at Terex Demag in Zweibruecken.

He met his wife, Cathy, in Germany in 2004. They married in Peru in 2008, after moving back to the United States.

Simon was an avid music fan and was a superb cook. He enjoyed family gatherings and caring for his 3 rottweilers, Muzzy, Jolie, and Boo, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include his mother, Heidi, from Germany, his wife, Cathy (Black) Willner, his daughter by marriage, Ashleigh Brown, son-in-law, Matthew Brown, his heart and soul granddaughter, Paytience Fouchey, grandson, Jaxon Fouchey, all of Peru. Also, Olivia Rowell, granddaughter from Lousianna. Brothers-in-law, Jason Iliff (Becca), Kevin Black (Nancy) and Chris Iliff, and one sister-in-law, Shannon Connor (Jim) from Oregon.

Simon had worked at Vintage Campers in Peru for 9+ of his last years. JoAnn and Dan Piper and other employees were a second family to him.

He was loved and will be deeply missed.

Ich liebe dich.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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