Alvin was born on May 6, 1940, in Taylor, Texas, to Frank R. and Minnie (Marek) Simcik. He proudly served the Temple community throughout his life in many ways. He worked as a milkman in his early years, founded and operated A.D. Simcik Realty, and later became the owner and operator of Centex Nursery in Temple. His hard work and dedication left a lasting legacy in the local area.
On November 22, 1964, Alvin married Minnie Biskup, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Frank Simcik and his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Melissa Frei and husband Gary of Temple, his son, Alan Simcik and wife Rachel of Temple; six grandchildren, Taylor Hermann and husband David of Temple, Jonathan Frei of Temple, and Joshua, Micah, Luka, and Nathan Simcik all of Temple and one great-grandchild Winston Jones Hermann.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.
Those privileged to serve as pallbearers are Glenn Marek, Larry Olejnik, Bruce Simcik, Brad Simcik, Jonathan Frei, and David Hermann.
