March 12, 1960 – March 3, 2023
New Holland — Brett A. Simpson, 62, of New Holland, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln with his family by his side.
Graveside Services for Brett will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Harmony Cemetery in rural Beason with Mrs. Nancy Otto officiating.
Brett was born on March 12, 1960, the son of Jerry and Mildred Rhoads Simpson. He was united in marriage to Patricia “Trish” Sparks on December 28, 2013, but shared ten years of love and friendship prior.
Brett loved camping, fishing, classic cars, drinking a few cold ones with friends, animals (especially his fur baby, Nora), and bantering with his over-zealous, camera-loving, sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Sparks.
He is survived by his wife, Trish; his stepchildren who he loved like his own: Veronica (Chuck) Tibbs of Philo, Erica (Nicolas) Koonce of Carbondale, and Dustin (Kristy) Tibbs of New Holland; five grandchildren: Taylor Ann Thrasher, Macy Memishee, Maddie Lynne Koonce, Brooklynne Vincent, and Liyah Carter; one brother, Phil “Suitcase” Simpson; half-brother, Jerry B. Simpson; special niece Dawn Renee Simpson Gleason of Lincoln; and many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings.
Memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. An account is set up at the Tremont Bank in New Holland.
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
