Background
Simeral, Robert Thomas was born on October 23, 1922 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of John Harold and Laura Jane (Davis) Simeral.
Simeral, Robert Thomas was born on October 23, 1922 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of John Harold and Laura Jane (Davis) Simeral.
Lead trumpeter, Verne Boyer and Orchestra, Pasadena, 1937-1964; trumpeter, flugelhornist, Orv Yarnell Orchestra, Los Angeles, 1964-1984; trumpeter, Pepe Prince Orchestra, Pasadena, 1969-1973; trumpeter, flugelhornist, Warren Mooers and the Windjammers, San Diego, since 1976; lead trumpeter, Chicago 15, San Diego, since 1982; trumpeter, flugelhornist, The Mellotones, San Diego, since 1982; trumpeter, flugelhornist, Tami Thomas and the Hit Paraders, San Diego, since 1986; freelance musician, numerous other groups, San Diego, since 1986.
Served as major United States Air Force, 1942-1969, China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations. Member American Federation Musicans (Los Angeles and San Diego chapters).
Married Doris Eileen Evans, October 24, 1942 (divorced May 1964). Children: Robert Lee, Lynda Jane, Janis Lorene, Debra Jean. Married Katherine Mozelle Maxwell, May 30, 1964.