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Thomas Simons
1950 - 2026
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Tom grew up in Sparks, Nebraska where he attended grade school through the sixth grade. He graduated from Valentine High School in 1968.
Tom spent one year at the University of Nebraska studying Engineering when he decided it wasn't for him. He returned to Valentine and worked at the Valentine Newspaper where he discovered his love for journalism.
He returned to UNL, attending classes and working in the Sports Information department. He went on to work in Sports Information for the St. Louis Cardinals football team, and Southern Illinois University.
He later returned to UNL to complete his degree in History with a minor in French and picked up his work in Sports Information. He later moved to University Communications Systems where he continued until his retirement.
Tom died in Omaha, Nebraska on February 21, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great nephew, Lukis Laudenklos. He is survived by his brother Pat (Connie) of Frisco, TX; brother Greg (Rose) of Omaha, NE; sister Peggy Medema (Rick) of Valentine, NE.
A celebration of life and inurnment will be held at a future date.
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