Simson, Lehr, Knight, Kuphal.

Edward Frederick Simson, age 82, Arlene Myra Simson, age 67, and their son, Ned John Simson, age 38, died in a fire at the family home in the Township of Nepeuskun, Winnebago County, Wisconsin on Friday November 9, 2001.
Edward Frederick [Lehr] Simson was born on June 25, 1919 in the Town of Nepeuskun, the son of Emil & Adeline (Lehr) Simson. Ed lived his entire life on the family farm, and enjoyed driving tractors, even in his later years.
Arlene Myra [Knight] (Kuphal) Simson was born on September 17, 1934 in the Town of Scotts, near Cambria, WI. She was the daughter of Irvin & Elsie (Knight) Kuphal. She and Edward were united in marriage on July 3, 1954 at St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin.
Ned John Simson was born on April 1, 1963 in Ripon. He attended classes at the Ripon C.P. Center, and later at Pella School in Waupun. Ned was also a Cub Scout. He was a happy person, loved animals, and helped as he could on the farm. Ned was confined to a wheelchair all of his life. Surviving members of the Simson family include Emil (Lori) Simson, twins, Connie & Bonnie Simson, & Herman Simson, all of Ripon; Patsy Simson of Green Lake, Raymond Simson, Susan (Michael) Gruber & Adam Simson, all of Ripon, and Betty (Gregory) Wesolowski of Packwaukee. 4 Grandchildren; Jonathan, Sarah, & Benjamin Gruber and Damien Wesolowski. Arlene’s 2 sisters; Deloris Oakley of Milwaukee, and Doris Jacob of Beaver Dam; and Ed’s brother, Henry (Elsie) Simson of Berlin, Wisconsin.