Mr. Bernard Harry Simon, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 9:53 AM, Wednesday, June 10th, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On May 5, 1920, Bernard was born in Chicago, the treasured son of Harry and Rose Mary Zalud Simon. Answering the call to patriotism, Bernard joined the United States Navy. His first stint was from 1938 - 1941. He served as a Hospital Apprentice First Class and was honorably discharged. Reenlisting in 1942, he was discharged in 1943 due to in injury causing a physical disability. Mr. Simon taught in the inner city schools of Indianapolis for 10 years. He continued his passion and life dream in Chicago for 25 years. After retiring from teaching he made Rochester his home. Bernard enjoyed visiting with his veteran friends and his many friends at the library. They will miss him and the good times they shared. Preceding Bernard in death are his parents and his finace who was killed in an automobile accident by a drunk driver. Chaplain Charlie Azbell will officiate services. Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the US Navy Honor Guard.