Alex Simbob

December 23, 1928 - May 31, 2018

Alex Simbob, 89, of Crystal Falls, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born December 23, 1928 in Alpha, MI, son of the late Stanley and Sophie (Ball) Simbob. Alex was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Alpha H. S. in 1946. He married Marlene Hunter on November 15, 1952 at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. The couple enjoyed 65 years of marriage together. Alex was a lineman for the City of Crystal Falls and also served on the Crystal Falls Fire Department for 22 years, retiring in 1991. Alex was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was proud of his Polish heritage and enjoyed playing the banjo and guitar in the North Poles polka band. He loved spending time at Camp Ya-Shick, playing music, hunting, fishing, snowshoeing, and wood carving. He enjoyed the great outdoors but more than anything else, he loved his family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Estelle “Lolly” Beck, daughter- in-law, Denise Simbob, and granddaughter, Alisa Anne Simbob. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; three children, Jeffrey Simbob of Lansing, MI, Sherrie (Douglas) Selissen of Green Bay, WI, and Sally (Gregory) Hoffman of Midland, MI; three brothers, twin brother Julius “Hop” (Rose Marie) Simbob of Crystal Falls, MI, Edward (Marge) Simbob of Quinnesec, MI, and Norbert “TT” (Lannie) Berg of Escanaba; one sister, Sharon (Mike) Feldhausen of Iron Mountain, MI; two grandchildren, Justin Hoffman and Lauren Hoffman; two step grandchildren, Douglas Selissen and Jammi Aguon; and several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held at a later date per Alex’s request. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alpha Historical Museum, 303 Center Street, Alpha, MI 49902. Condolences may be expressed online to the family of Alex Simbob at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls, MI with the arrangements.