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Nick Simich Obituary

"Then and Now"

Nick Simich January 27, 1925

January 8, 2009

One of Ohio's great fishermen was surrounded by loving family as he set out on his final fishing trip Thursday, January 8, 2009 after a battle with diabetes complications.

Nick was a lifelong Ohio resident and served in the US Navy during World War II. He returned to Ohio working in the fishing industry before retiring from BF Goodrich. He enjoyed fishing, family, friends, sports, reading, traveling-especially to Canada. He had a love of fishing like no other, winning many trophies and awards throughout his lifetime. When the weather clears load your boat, cast a line, reel one in and let it go for Nick before calling it a day.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Vic and Katarina; and his brother, Milton. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Evelyn; children, Nick, Janice, Pam, Judy and Shirley; brothers, John, Ted, Tom and Paul; sister, JoAnne; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many great friends.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 at ADAMS MASON FUNERAL HOME, (791 East Market Street), where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Rev. Paul Markland officiating. Interment will be private. ADAMS MASON, (330) 535-9186.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Nick Simich

19 Entries

Steve Shopper

February 13, 2009

I am sorry to hear of Nick's passing. He and my father Toby Shopper worked for many years at Fred Arbogast in Akron. I knew Nick and his father Vic and most of Nick's brothers and son. Nick probably forgot more about fishing than most of the current so called TV experts know. It was said that Nick could "talk" to a bass. I believe that has merit. He will be missed.

Sandra Schaaf

January 26, 2009

Evelyn:
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Nick. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You're Acme friends are all thinking of you.

Cherrie LeBarre

January 20, 2009

Dear Janice. We are very sorry for your loss. It was good to see you at the hospital after so many years. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Cherrie(Baker) and Mike LeBarre

Louise Myers, Larry Edwards

January 16, 2009

Evelyn & Family, Janice & family - I was so sorry to hear of your loss - I remember Nick most with the ornery smile and his sense of humor and the picnics with his special beer battered fish. He will be so missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Helen Simich

January 16, 2009

My brother, my friend. he will truely be missed. Paul & Helen

daisy bentley

January 13, 2009

My family and I offer our deepest condolences. May God place his hand upon you to help ease the pain.

Pam,
My family and l will pray for you and keep you in our thoughts.
Love The Bentley's

John Pflueger III

January 13, 2009

Very sad day to the "old timers" in the tackle business. I was a young boy when I first met Nick who was working for Pflueger back in the 60's. We used to use his camper out at Hill-N-Dale each year. I still have many of the publicity photo's taken of Nick while working at Pflueger and would be happy to show these to family members down the road. I'm currently in the tackle trade and still bring up Nick Simich as one of the best natural casters I've ever seen. Email me and we'll try to get together when you're ready. Again, my thoughts and prayers to all of your family.

Sue and Ron Lyons

January 12, 2009

Janice and Family. Our sincere sympathy to you for the passing of your father.

Mary Kay

January 12, 2009

Pam & family--
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy & Terry Noall

January 11, 2009

Dear Evelyn & Family,
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Will keep you in prayer during this very difficult time.

Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel

January 11, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mary Betonte

January 11, 2009

Nick , Janice & Boys. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was quite a gem. I will never forget the card games,and his Lake Erie "Walleye" fish fry's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Mary Betonte,Jennifer Carina,Suzanne Bloniarz & Aaron Moritz

Mike Hagen

January 11, 2009

Our thoughts are with the Simich family.

[email protected]

Patricia Arndt

January 11, 2009

My heart goes out to the family - I have adored you most of my life! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

All my love,
Gus

Patrick Craven

January 11, 2009

I worked with Nick and his buddy Howie at BFG. At outings Nick would cast a plug around a cigar at 30-40 feet away. I was the dummy with the cigar in his mouth. God Bless!

Ron (Ronnie) Andrick

January 11, 2009

While growing up on Honodle Street, we lived across the street from the Simich FAMILY. Watching them practice in the drive way and vacant lot next door.They were all a great family.We moved away to goodyear Heights. Then I got married and we moved to Florida and still live here. Our thoughts and prayer to the family

Cathy Bondurant (Skinner)

January 11, 2009

Janice and Nick my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.

Michael Matolyak

January 11, 2009

MICHAEL L. MATOLYAK
BFG 1966 - 1985

Ron Slater

January 11, 2009

NICK WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL..HEAVEN HAS A GREAT FISHERMAN..

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