Jeremy S. Simko, 36, Founder & Co-Owner of Simko Tree Service

He was born in Lorain on July 7, 1973 and had been a resident of Brownhelm Township for the past nine years; he had previously resided in Sheffield Township.

Jeremy was a 1991 graduate of Clearview High School where he was a member of the varsity wrestling team competing in the 135 pound weight class. Following his graduation, he attended Hocking Technical College in Nelsonville, Ohio.

He was employed as an arborist for both Edwards Tree Service and Davey Tree Service before founding his own firm in 1997. Through his hard work and expertise in his trade, Jeremy and his wife worked to develop Simko Tree Service into one of the premier tree services along Ohio’s north coast.

Mr. Simko was an avid naturalist always looking for ways to preserve and enjoy nature. He was regarded as a gifted tree climber and a meticulous worker. He was strong, intelligent, and a very determined and savvy businessman. He was also a creative entrepreneur who always looked for ways to perfect his craft and please his clients.

In his leisure time Jeremy enjoyed campfires and spending time with friends. He was also a good cook and great teacher. One of the gifts he will leave behind is the knowledge he bestowed upon his nieces and nephews in which he taught them about trees, how to swim, how to hunt, and how to drive. What he cherished most, however, were long hikes with the love of his life, Julene (nee Knick), and their four German Shepherds.

In addition to Julene, his wife of ten years, he is survived by his mother Rose Mager of Sheffield Township, by his father Robert J. Simko of Cooksburg Pennsylvania, by sisters Melanie M. Simko of Westlake and Hillary A. Duran of Elyria, by his paternal grandmother Mary Simko of Avon, by his mother-in-law and father-in-law Judy and Rolando Maldonado of Lorain, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Lillian Mager, maternal grandfather Joseph Mager, and by his paternal grandfather John Simko.

Visitation will be Tuesday November 24th from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain.

The family encourages memorial contributions to the Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.

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