Anselm Simoneau

Anselm E. Simoneau, age 81, of Hays, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Via Christi Village, Hays. He was born June 30, 1933 in Damar, KS to Philip and Jeanette (Benoit) Simoneau. He graduated from Damar High School. He married Ilene Hamel August 12, 1952 at St. Josephs Church in Damar.

He was a longtime real estate broker and owner of Farmland Auction and Realty Company. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and 4th degree Bishop Cunningham member. He enjoyed playing golf and baseball, attending auctions, spending time at the sale barn and he enjoyed cattle. Anselm was an excellent provider for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Ilene of Hays; three sons, Richard Simoneau of Damar, Bryan Simoneau and wife Dana of Damar and Rodney Simoneau and friend, Sandy Christensen of Lakewood, CO; a daughter, Sandra Orth and husband Steve of Colorado Springs, CO; three brothers, Larry and Linus of Salina and Bob of Lenora, KS; two sisters, Annette Smith of CA and Carolyn Merritt of Wakefield, KS. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Dale Simoneau, a brother, LeRoy Simoneau and a daughter-in-law, Donna Simoneau.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 13, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday 4 PM 8 PM at Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory and Saturday 9 AM until service time at the church.

A 4th Degree Bishop Cunningham rosary will be at 6:30 followed by a parish vigil at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church of Hays or St. Joseph Church of Damar. .

Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net











Service Information









Visitation Friday

June 12, 2015

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Recitation of the Rosary Friday

June 12, 2015

6:30 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Vigil Service Friday

June 12, 2015

7:00 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Visitation Saturday

June 13, 2015

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

St. Joseph's Catholic Church



Damar, KS









Funeral Mass Saturday

June 13, 2015

10:00 AM

St. Joseph's Catholic Church



Damar, KS