A Memorial Mass for Francis J. "Frank" Simmonds will be at 11:00AM Monday, June 6, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester officiated by the Revs. Kevin Connolly and Shawn Haremza. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be at 1:30pm at Oakwood East Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 92.

Mr. Simmonds, 91, of Rochester, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Seasons Hospice.

He was born Francis James Simmonds May 24, 1925 at Benson, Minnesota to Francis Joseph and Margaret (Bouta) Simmonds. He grew up in DeGraff, MN and graduated from Benson High School.

Frank served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946. On January 25, 1947 he married Gladys I. Gauthier. She passed away July 27, 2008.

He and his brother, Joseph worked together as business partners for 34 years. He moved to Rochester in 1991. He enjoyed woodcarving, reading and spending time with family.

Frank is survived by five daughters, Terri (Ron) Jones of Farmington, Debbie (Mike) Benson, of Rochester, Cheryl (Steve) Sering, of Rochester, Sandy (Jed) Nikolai of Chaska and Mary (Dave) Egge, of Rochester. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Simmonds of DeGraff and a sister, Joan (Larry) Ashburn of Benson.

Nine grandchildren survive: Erik (Melissa) Benson, Chad (Tara) Benson, Jason (Jessica) Egge, Tammy (Andy) Sorum, Josh (Han) Egge, Tracy (Tom) Worm, Chelsey Fowler, Mason and Zack Nickolai.

In addition, 13 great-grandchildren survive: Natalie, Noah and Audrey Egge; Ella and Lily Benson and Zia Benson; Alex, Hannah and Greta Sorum; Ethan, Evan, Emmit and Eli Worm.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys, infant daughter Sharon, brother Robert, infant brother John and sisters Patricia and Mary.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Vincent De Paul Charities, an organization that assists the poor, Channel One or Donor's Choice.