John “Jack” A. Shimon, age 84 of Cameron, WI passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Cumberland Healthcare.

He was born August 18, 1937, the son of Charles and Margaret (Forrest) Shimon.

He grew up in Rice Lake, WI and at the age of 16, started racing #29 at the Rice Lake Speed Pit and raced into his 50’s. In 2012 he was inducted into the Rice Lake Speedway Hall of Fame. He left St. Joseph’s Catholic School and attended Rice Lake Vocational School where he graduated from Auto Mechanics. On August 29, 1959 he married Loretta Gail Jerry. They lived in Rice Lake and he started his mechanics career at Oliver Chevrolet Garage. They later moved to Cameron, WI where he worked at Indian Head Black Topping and then finished his career with the Barron County Highway Department. Jack loved working in his garage on his trike and rat rod. He rarely missed his daily morning coffee socializing with his buddies. He was also very active with St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Cameron. Jack always had a smile and light hearted remark for everyone he met. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He will be deeply missed.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson: Austin Shimon and sister: Shirley Gavin. He is survived by his wife: Loretta of 62 years, 3 children: Kennerae Shimon, Heather (Darren) Koepp & Brock (Lois) Shimon, 7 grandchildren: Brooke (Doug) Porter, Devin (Matt) Perry, Maranda (Joe) Chaplin, Mallery (Andy) Rappal, Joshua (Rachel) Shimon & Spencer (Amber) Shimon, 15 great-grandchildren: Denver, Carson, Ashton, Braxton, Lydia, Alaina, Layla, Hannah, Amelia, Clara, Wayne, Brice, Torri, Prestyn & Ella, a brother: Jim (Ann) Shimon, a sister: Maryann Myers, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Cameron with Father Chandra Ery officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron and also for the hour prior to the Mass on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

Last Update: Feb 15, 2022 6:42 pm CST