Hubert Steven Simanton

It's his laugh we will remember. A rumble that rolled out of him with such joy, everyone was soon laughing with him. You could hear his laugh echoing in schools and gymnasiums, fields and churches, kitchens and coffee shops throughout the county.

Hubert Steven Simanton, who died of Alzheimer's disease Dec. 16, 2018, had a voice for the ages and he shared it generously. On Sundays, his deep bass filled Malta Lutheran Church and later, Whitewater Lutheran Church. At countless weddings and funerals, his performances of "The Lord's Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art" couldn't help but stir peopl...