Herman G. Sime

Herman G. Sime, age 92 of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday January 5, 2020. Herman G. Sime, age 92 of Prairie du Chien formerly from Ferrryville, died Sunday, January 5, 2020. Herman G. Sime was born November 1, 1927 to Herman Sr. and Grace (Helgerson) Sime. He was only able to get through the sixth grade back then in order to stay home and work on the farm. He farmed pretty much his whole life, both before and after serving his country in the United States Army. He married Alice Kapanke and together they raised six children. Alice passed away February 8, 1971. Continuing his love for life and friends and family, Herman entered holy matrimony again, this time with Sandra Lee Hauge at the Franklin Lutheran Church on July 6, 1974. Herman loved his family. He also enjoyed his lefsa and lutefisk, and all fish for that matter. He liked fishing and hunting as well. He enjoyed working at the recycling center since he collected rare bottles and he might find a treasure. Then there was yard work, always yard workhis lawn was immaculate. God bless our memories of Herman. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lee Hauge Sime; his children, David P. (Judy), Linda (Dick) Coleman, Donna M. Bolstad, Donald (Susan), Dawn D. (Butch) Hauge, Ruthie A. Williams, Jolene G. Wilson, honorary son Kermit T. Terry (Kathy) Sime; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; as well as siblings, Geraldine Faerber, Roger (Elaine) Sime, Janice Roberts, Mary Lou Burton, John (Louise) Sime and Jim (Lila) Sime and many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice; a son, Daniel H. Sime; a son-in-law, Rodney Bolstad; and siblings, Kermit Sime, Clarabelle Horner, and Arlene Deml. Funeral services for Herman will be Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Utica Lutheran Church, State Hwy. 27. Pastor Nile Sandeen will officiate with burial including full Military Honors to follow in the Church cemetery. Friends may call during a visitations Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Vosseteig Funeral Home in Gays Mills from 4:00 to 6:00 PM., or on Sunday at the Church 1-hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 PM. In lieu of flowers or plants memorials should be directed to the charity of the donors choice in Hermans name. On-line condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com The Vosseteig Funeral Home, 325 Sunset Ridge Ave (& Hwy 131), in Gays Mills is serving the family, (608) 735-2100.