Roger Gale Sime

Roger Gale Sime, born October 19, 1929, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born to Herman and Grace (Helgerson) Sime and was the 6th of 10 children. Roger served in the Army, being stationed in Germany and he was extremely proud of his military service. He farmed all his life in Crawford County. On July 2, 1960, Roger married the love of his life, Elaine Anderson, at Utica Lutheran Church and together they had three children: Alan, Barb, and Brian. Roger was a lifelong member of Utica Lutheran Church and was very involved in many church activities. He also served as Chairman of Town of Freeman and was on the Crawford Eastman Insurance Board. Family meant everything to Roger. Roger is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine; children: Alan (Sherrie) Sime, Barb (Gary) Emerson, and Brian (Tricia) Sime; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Geraldine Faerber, Janice Roberts, Mary Burton, John Sime, and Jim (Lila) Sime; and sister-in-law, Sandy Sime. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Kermit (Ginger) Sime, Herman (Alice) Sime, Clarabelle (Charlie) Horner, and Arlene (Ray) Deml; and his in-laws: Ken Faerber, Keith Roberts, Ken Burton, and Louise Sime. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Utica Lutheran Church Cemetery in Roger’s memory. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Utica Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Gays Mills. An additional visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Roger will be laid to rest at the Utica Lutheran Church Cemetery. Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory in Gays Mills is serving Roger's family. 325 Sunset Ridge Avenue Gays Mills, WI 54631 (608) 735-2100