Harlan L. Simmerman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Harlan L. Simmerman of Elm Creek, Nebraska, who passed away on May 22, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harlan L. Simmerman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora F. Simmerman (Fellows); his wife Kay Simmerman; his siblings, Wilma Jean Keep (Bill), Wanda June Cruise (Dean), Wayne Simmerman (Phyllis) and Dick Simmerman; and his brothers-in-law, Don Refior and Tom Gibson.
He is survived by: his sons, James Simmerman (Stacy) of Grand Island, Brian Simmerman (Kris) of Clay Center, NE and Kevin Simmerman (Cathy) of Spring Hill, KS; his grandchildren, Logan Simmerman (Taylor), Baillie Simmerman, Morgan Powell, Mason Powell, Mitchell Powell (Megan), Wyatt Simmerman (Faith), Erin Simmerman and Jaxson Simmerman (Natalie); his great grandchildren, Barrett, Rex Simmerman, Aubrielle and Kenneth Simmerman; his sister Ardis Refior of Elm Creek; and his sisters-in-law, Mrytle Simmerman of Overton and Janet Gibson of Pensacola, FL. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Homes and Cremations (4115 Avenue N Pl, Kearney, NE 68847). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorials are suggested to the Elm Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
