Albert L. Simacek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral service for Albert will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, Nebraska Graveside service with Military Honor's will follow in the Fairmont Public Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation in lieu of flowers. Albert Lee Simacek was born to Edward Franklin Simacek and Blanche Jacqueline Shestak on May 12, 1939 in a farm house near Shickley, Nebraska. He passed away on March 26, 2017 at the Fairview Manor, Fairmont, Nebraska, after a battle with cancer at the age of 77 years, 10 months. He was one of three children in the family. Albert attended rural school district no. 3 near his home by Geneva and then attended Geneva High School. He graduated in May 1956. During high school he was active in FFA and loved playing Football. He was named All State Tackle in 1956 and was given the opportunity to walk-on and play football for the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He turned it down and decided he wanted to run a road grader. He’d ran one for Madison and Liberty township for two summers prior to graduation and liked it. He continued grading roads for several Fillmore County townships until summer of 2016. Albert met Patty Ann Lee 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 Albert and Patty. 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. Albert also helped his Dad farm near Geneva and took over when his Dad passed away in 1970. At one point he and Patty also raised sheep, hogs, cattle and chickens. Albert joined the National Guard in York, NE in September 1962 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He was active for six years entering with the rank of private and leaving as an e-7 sergeant. He was on call for two years. Albert was quite handy with a set of wrenches. He could fix just about anything. It was pretty common to see him bringing home a broken motorcycle, car or piece of farm or construction equipment. He’d tear it apart and after a few hours of work it would be running again. That poor old white implement bed truck sure got a work out several times hauling home his treasures. Albert also operated heavy equipment and owned several pieces. He was always willing to help out anyone who asked him to “move some dirt”. He helped coach the Fairmont midget football team for 12 years. Albert was elected to the Fillmore County Board of Supervisors and began serving his term in January 1985. He would continue to serve on the Board for 28 years until January 2013. He also served on the Blue Valley Community Action Board, as the longest serving member, during this time. No matter what time of the day or night, he always had time to listen to the Fillmore County residents about their concerns. Albert loved collecting old Indian and Harley motorcycles, guns, antique farm tractors and construction equipment. He loved the thrill of the hunt. He’d spend hours on the phone tracking down something he’d heard about from someone. He’d always say that you got to buy them when you can, you can always fix them later. Albert loved being involved in the lives of his grandchildren. Whatever they were interested in, he was interested in – teaching them to drive or shoot a gun, buying bucket calves, horses, guns, cars, jeeps, etc. They were all very special to him. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Blanche Simacek, his brother Nathaniel and infant brother Edward. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patty, Fairmont, NE, his daughters Cindy Moyle and husband Jeff of Fairmont, NE, Sherrie Matthies of Exeter, NE, his sons Albert Jr and wife Mary of St. Libory, NE and Todd of Geneva, NE. Grandchildren Andy Moyle, Audrey Moyle, Jenny Simacek, Shelby Simacek, Brandi Simacek, Sydney Simacek, Mason Simacek , Zack Ackland, Erick Ackland, Alex Matthies and Catherine Matthies.

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Albert L. Simacek

May 12, 1939 - March 26, 2017