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SIMON, David

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SIMON, David “Dave” Leroy Simon. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 27, 1936--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 23, 2020. The son of Anthony “Tony” and Mary “Bernice” (Kelly) Simon, Dave joined the Navy at 20 and served on the USS Lake Champlain aircraft carrier as an air controlman. Returning to Dubuque, he worked nights at the John Deere plant and continued pursuing a degree. Dave and Susan (Frick) celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this past August.

Regretting that he had not actively participated in the civil rights movement while a younger man, Dave joined and ultimately led the Dubuque Human Rights Commission from 1983-1985 in its mission to end discriminatory practices including employment and housing. He continued his service to Dubuque serving on the City Council from 1985-1989. In his retirement, Dave mentored teens at Dubuque Central Alternative High School and volunteered with HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE.

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"David L. Simon," THonline. https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_220a36cd-9fb2-559d-b56b-9ba74c0fc3c0.html November 27, 2020