Mr. Andrew B. Sime

STOUGHTON/MADISON- Andrew B. "Bernie" Sime, age 94, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Heritage of Monona. He was born in Stoughton, the son of Andrew E. and Bertha (Stokstad) Sime on May 13, 1924.  Bernie graduated from Edgerton High School in 1942.  He was united in marriage to Lois Mason on Sept. 27, 1946.  Bernie worked for Borden Dairy for over 30 years before his retirement.  He was always helping others, which brought him great satisfaction and many valued friendships.  Bernie was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and a former member of the Elks Lodge No. 410.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Lois of 71 years; daughters, Sandra (Robert) Bishop and Debra (Charles) Lewison; grandsons, Dr. Jeffrey (Danielle) Bishop, Timothy Bishop, Matthew (Jessica) Kelm and Dr. Michael (Kate) Kelm; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob, Ashlyn, Raegan and Lillian Kelm and  Madalyn, Griffin, Addisyn and Emersyn Kelm; sister, Clarice Linderud; brothers, Myron (Mary) Sime and Norman (Verjean) Sime; sister-in-law, Sharon Sime; and many treasured nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mildred and Barbara; brother, Arnie; brothers-in-law, Earl Linderud Jr. and Herbert Phillips. Visitation will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. A memorial service will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. A family burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or to Heartland Hospice. A special thank you to Heartland Hospice and Dr. Shannon Smith for all their loving care.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.  Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420