Patty A. Simacek

Patty Ann (Lee) Simacek was born to Floyd and Catherine Agnes (Conroy) Lee on April 21, 1942 in Alexandria, Nebraska. She passed away on January 16, 2025 at Heritage Crossings, Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 82 years. She had three older brothers, Gerald, Harold and Wayne and an older sister, Betty. Patty attended rural school near Alexandria when they lived on the Westerhoff place. Later her family moved to a small acreage on the edge of Alexandria. She then attended Alexandria High School where she played volleyball and was elected Homecoming Queen in 1959. She graduated in May 1959. She worked at an insurance company in Alexandria after high school. Patty met Albert Simacek in Alexandria, NE and after dating a couple years, they married on March 4, 1961. To this union, four children were born, Cindy Ann, Albert Lee Jr, Todd Edward and Sherrie Sue. Nephew, Fritz Lee, was very special to Patty and Albert. He spent several summers with them and is an important part of the family. Albert and Patty rented a farm and house near Exeter, NE, and started farming. A few years later they purchased a farm located just East of the Fairmont WW II Airbase that is now called home and moved there in 1969. At one point they also raised sheep, hogs, cattle and chickens. Patty actively helped Albert farm working alongside him disking, cultivating, irrigating, hauling anhydrous and grain. When her work was done in the fields for the day she would prepare the meals and care for their family. Much of Patty’s time was spent being a “chauffeur” driving the kids to all of their school events. She was very thankful when each kid turned 14 and could get their school permit. She also made time to take the kids to swimming lessons during the busy farming season. It was important to her that they all learned to swim because she didn’t know how to. Patty was elected to the Fairmont Public School Board in the early 1990s and served for several years. She was also a member of the Fairmont Women’s Club and helped with cub scouts. Patty loved to go to garage sales and thrift stores. She was very proud of the bargains that she found. She liked to take the grandkids with her and always bought something for them. She was a good seamstress and was always busy patching Albert’s clothes. She loved everything Elvis and liked to watch westerns. She also loved to watch Nebraska Football. Patty loved being involved in the lives of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always looked forward to a visit from them. Each and every one was very special to her. Patty was preceded in death by Albert, her husband of 56 years, her parents, Floyd and Catherine Lee, her brothers Gerald, Herald, Wayne and her sister Betty Smith. She is survived by her daughters Cindy Moyle and husband Jeff of Fairmont, NE, Sherrie Matthies of Fairmont, NE, her sons Albert Jr and wife Mary of St. Libory, NE and Todd and wife Kristi of Geneva, NE. Grandchildren Andy (Savannah) Moyle, Audrey (Zac) Kroll, Jenny Simacek, Shelby (Dylan) Colgrove, Brandi (Daniel) Andrews, Sydney (Levi) Foland, Mason Simacek, Zack Ackland, Erick (Dorothy) Ackland, Alex Matthies and Catherine Matthies. Great grandchildren Annabelle and Jaxx Kroll, Oliver, Walker and Tanner Colgrove, Loretta Foland, Sophia, Abigail and Lydia Ackland. A Funeral Service for Patty was held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, Nebraska with Pastor Karissa Miller presiding. There were 3 special music selections for Patty’s Funeral Service, “Where Her Heart Has Always Been” by Alan Jackson, “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley and “When I Get Where I’m Going”. Pallbearers included Andy Moyle, Erick Ackland, Zack Ackland, Alex Matthies, Mason Simacek and Daniel Andrews. Honorary Pallbearers were Audrey Kroll, Jenny Simacek, Shelby Colgrove, Brandi Andrews, Sydney Foland, Catherine Matthies and Fritz Lee. Graveside Services were conducted following the Funeral Service at the Fairmont Public Cemetery in Fairmont, Nebraska. Memorials were directed to the family to be designated at a later date in Patty's name. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

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Patty A. Simacek

April 21, 1942 - January 16, 2025