Melvin Simek

Melvin Simek, age 97, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell.

Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19 at Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery.

Melvin was born May 28th, 1928 in Tyndall, SD to Thomas and Laura (Plattner) Simek. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1946. Following high school he received a bachelor’s degree in Chicago, IL for mortuary science. He served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Melvin was united in marriage to Arlene Nelson on December 26th, 1956. Melvin furthered his education at SDSU where he graduated with a bachelor of science in agriculture in 1958. He then obtained a master’s degree in education in 1965.

Melvin worked for Farmers Home Administration for 35 years, retiring as district director. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. He served on the board at Salvation Army, was a Lion’s Club member and a charter member of Tyndall VFW Post 6895.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Laura Simek; wife, Arlene and infant son, Patrick.

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Nancy) Simek of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren, Laura, Jennifer and Vincent Simek; and great-grandchildren, Brantley and Peter Simek.