08/17/2004: The Broaster Company Grieves Passing of Investor Group Partner Irv Simms

Beloit, WI - Irwin “Buzz” Simms, 80, a partner in The Broaster Company ownership group and former chairman of Mandabach and Simms Advertising, Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2004, in Chicago.

Mr. Simms was a partner in and vice chairman of an investor group that purchased The Broaster Company from Alco Standard Corporation in 1991 and continues to own the Company today. Prior to that, Mr. Simms was founder and chairman of Mandabach and Simms, a nationally known foodservice advertising agency. The Broaster Company was a client of the Mandabach and Simms agency for over 20 years.

“Beyond his ownership involvement in the Company, Irv was a good friend and highly-valued consultant,” stated Richard Schrank, President/COO of The Broaster Company. “His sparkling personality and superb business acumen will be greatly missed.”

In lieu of flowers, the family has indicated they would appreciate memorial contributions be made in Mr. Simms’ name to Chicago JUF, One S. Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606, or Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33428.

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