Veronica 'Ronni' Arlene Neu (Simone)

Ronni passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25th surrounded by her loved ones.

Born to Arlene and John Simone on November 14th, 1957 in Seattle, WA. Her family then moved to Duluth in 1968 where she grew up with her sister and three brothers.

She then met her husband Tommy in 1981 and been together for 45 years, just shy of their 43rd wedding anniversary on August 6th, 1983.

Her biggest love was her family and her church friends. Along with her two fur babies Faith and Hope. She had a heart that cared for so many. She loved collecting gnomes and turtles along with doing number fill-ins and cross stitch in her free time, with her many trips to Walmart to make sure she had her nails just right.

Survived by her husband Thomas “Tommy”, her daughter Karen “karebear” (Joe) Heuer, grandson Deontae (Kayla) Heuer and her extra pride and joy her great-grandson Jett.

Along with her bonus grandson Zackary Dent, granddaughter Bailey (Jordan) Straskowski and Tyler Straskowski, great grandson Truxton.

Her best friend and sister Syl Simone, brothers John (Roxana) Simone, Angelo (Tina) Simone, Frank (Sharon) Simone. Many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and many more extended family members.

Preceded in death by both her parents Arlene and John Simone and in laws Betty and Robert Neu.

memorial service

Service

August 6, 2026

Constance Free Church 16150 Crosstown Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304, USA

3pm Visitation, 4pm Service and food to follow at 5pm.

Celebration of Life in Duluth MN at a later date.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services