Simon Edgar Fein

“Simie Had a Cold”*

Simon “Simie” Fein passed away at “closing time” on Saturday,
October 31, 2020. Simie is survived by his wife, Kimberly Fein and
his son James Fein. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and
Emily Fein, daughter Lorie (Lazar) Demeshulam, sisters
Connie Kimmel and Susan Fein, and nephew Stephen Kimmel.
Simie is survived by his nieces Abbie Hoff and Ellen (David) Muslin
and nephew David (Julie) Kimmel.

Simie owned and operated Fein Bros Restaurant and Tavern Supply
up until his retirement. Fein Bros provided most of Milwaukee’s
premiere restaurants and bars with equipment which assured Simie of
the best seat in the house. Simie followed in his father’s shoes,
helping many owners survive in tough times.

Simie was a renown athlete and handball player. Winning numerous
city, state, regional and ultimately becoming a 3 time National and
World Doubles Champion. Simie played basketball and after his
handball career, Simie golfed. Simie was also one of Milwaukee’s
best gin players and later sheepshead. Going out with Simie was like
going out with the Mayor of Milwaukee – everyone knew Simie.
Simie had many friends and admirers from all walks of life. He will be
remembered as a gentleman and a generous friend and leaves behind
many who valued his friendship and he theirs.

Simie was a veteran of the United States Army.

Simie will be put to rest at Second Home Cemetery on Monday,
November 9, 2020. COVID 19 limits graveside attendees, but honor
Simie from your car in the funeral procession at Noon, November 9,
2000 from the Krause Funeral Home, 9000 W. Capital Drive to the
Second Home Cemetery 3705 South 43rd Street, Milwaukee WI.

A memorial celebration will be held with a future date and place after
COVID 19. View Simie’s Interactive Eulogy at www.informedchoice.org

*For a reference to Simie “Had A Cold” see the Esquire article by Gay
Talese published in April of 1966 titled “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold” to
understand the full meaning of what it was like to be Simie.