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Alvin James “Al” Semin

Birth	:	28 Mar 1942 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 Jul 2019 Ulysses, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0606003, -97.2328033
Description	:	Alvin James Semin was born on March 28, 1942, in David City, Nebraska to Edmond and Lydia (Sloup) Semin and passed away on July 18, 2019 at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 20 days. Al grew up in the Ulysses area on the family farm and attended Ulysses High School where he graduated with the Class of 1959. Al enlisted into the U.S. Navy on January 5, 1960 and graduated with the highest grade in his Construction Electrician class. He served in the USN Mobile Construction Battalion Eight (“Seabees”). Al was deployed to Guantanamo Bay... Read More	Alvin James Semin was born on March 28, 1942, in David City, Nebraska to Edmond and Lydia (Sloup) Semin and passed away on July 18, 2019 at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 20 days. Al grew up in the Ulysses area on the family farm and attended Ulysses High School where he graduated with the Class of 1959. Al enlisted into the U.S. Navy on January 5, 1960 and graduated with the highest grade in his Construction Electrician class. He served in the USN Mobile Construction Battalion Eight (“Seabees”). Al was deployed to Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban missile crisis and spent six months at the South Pole Station in Antarctica during Operation Deep Freeze. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Antarctic Service Medal and the Navy Expeditionary Medal. Al was honorably discharged on March 27, 1963. On September 11, 1965, Al married Jeanette (Jan) Marie Tesina and to this union five children were born. He lived his entire life on the same farm. Al was a dedicated farmer and also worked at Goodyear for 14 years. He left Goodyear to farm full time with his Dad, later passing the farm to his two sons. Al also spent much of his time serving the community, including the Ulysses Volunteer Fire Department, the Ulysses Co-op Board and coaching the Ulysses baseball team. In later years, he was very active in the Dwight Legion Post #110, where he served as the Vice Commander for 15 years, then Commander for 15 years until his passing. Al was a member of 40 & 8 and the DAV in Lincoln, and a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Al was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed attending sporting, school, and special events of his children and grandchildren. He also followed Husker athletics, liked a good polka, and just visiting with family and friends. Al was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jan (2010); sister, Mary Ann Fiala; parents-in-law, Emil Sr. and Rose Tesina; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Emil Jr. and Polly Tesina, Jim and JoAnn Tesina. Survivors include his children, Randy Semin and special friend Jolene Vavra, Dwight, Tim Semin and wife Beth, Dwight, DeAnn White and husband Kirt, Lincoln, Kay Kudlacek and husband Cory, David City, Audra Hoffschneider and husband Paul, Lincoln; grandchildren, Sarah and Jarod White, Ava and Ryan Hoffschneider, Daniel and Micah Semin and a granddaughter soon-to-be-born, Lydia Rose; brother-in-law, LeRoy Fiala; sister-in-law, Rosmarie Tesina and Denny Mehrhoff; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of life shared with Al.

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Where is Alvin James “Al” Semin's memorial?
Alvin James “Al” Semin's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Ulysses, Butler County, USA.
When did Alvin James “Al” Semin death?
Alvin James “Al” Semin death on 18 Jul 2019 in Ulysses, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.0606003
Longitude: -97.2328033

Family Members:

Parent

Edmond Joseph Semin

(1914 - 2009)

Lydia Mildred Sloup Semin

(1913 - 2003)

Spouse

Jeanette Marie “Jan” Tesina Semin

(1944 - 2010)

Siblings

Mary Ann Semin Fiala

(1940 - 1990)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0606003, -97.2328033

2. Ulysses Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0619011, -97.2232971

3. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

4. Blue Valley Cemetery
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0908012, -97.3097000

5. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

6. Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1202000, -97.2826000

7. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

8. Neujahr Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0399500, -97.3493200

9. Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0388370, -97.3494240

10. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

11. Valley View Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0251000, -97.3490000

12. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610

13. Staplehurst Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

14. Immanuel Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

15. Blue Ridge Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9745800, -97.3161900

16. Rising Sun Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -97.2906036

17. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1350500, -97.3490760

18. Dry Creek Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9852270, -97.3489520

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1773580, -97.2156950

20. Garrison Cemetery
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9746490, -97.3477080

22. Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Gresham, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -97.3927994

23. Ware Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

24. Blue Ridge Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0766983, -97.4067001