Harvey Gene Simank
September 18, 1935 ~ May 20, 2024
Born in:
Thorndale, Texas
Resided in:
Bryan, Texas
Harvey Gene Simank passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at his Bryan, Texas residence at the age of 88. Harvey was born September 18, 1935 to Peter and Nannie (Newman) Simank in Thorndale, Texas. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School through eighth grade and graduated in 1953 from Thorndale High School.
He spent 40 years producing lignite power and became a pioneer in the industry. Harvey served honorably in the US Army from 1958-1960.
He was born, baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church and was an integral part in developing and chaptering Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfield, TX.
Harvey’s hobbies included traveling, Bible study, sports and spending time with family.
Harvey is survived by his three children, Stephen Simank and wife Kristi of Georgetown, TX, Shelly Simank Crain and husband Dr. Gerald Crain of Richardson, TX, Buppy Simank and wife Jennifer of Bryan, TX. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Deanna LaRue Johnson Simank, and his parents.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church in College Station.
Memorials preferred to: Peace Lutheran Church or Hospice Brazos Valley
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Funeral Service: July 6, 2024 2:00 pm
Peace Lutheran Church
2201 Rio grande Blvd
College Station, Texas 77845
(979) 693-4403
peacelutheranbcs.org
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It’s just not the same at Cucos without you it was always having a conversation with you and yes your gonna be missed.
Mr. Harvey. Thank you for all our conversations. We had plenty of laughs over lunch and drinks. Thank you for all our memories. Our Cucos family lost a great man. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Until we meet again. I love you.
Mr. Harvey, your legacy lives on through the countless laughs and cherished memories shared over lunch and drinks. Your indomitable spirit inspired us all, and though our Cucos family feels the ache of your absence, we will continue to celebrate the love and joy you brought us. Until we meet again RIP ,
Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful insights on life. I immensely enjoyed sharing drinks with you and seeing you at Cucos in the countless afternoons. I wish I had another opportunity to give you a formal goodbye, but you would always say see you next time.
See you next time sir.
You now have peace with the Lord.