Thomas J. "Tom" Sime

A Celebration of Life Service for Thomas "Tom" J. Sime, 95, of Fairmont, MN, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont with military honors held at the conclusion of the service by the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post #36 and the Martin County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1222. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Tom passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Truman Senior Living in Truman, MN. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Thomas "Tom" James Sime was born November 26, 1930, in Fairmont, MN, the son of J.A. and Helen (Hoffman) Sime. He attended school in Fairmont and graduated from Fairmont High School with the class of 1948. Following his graduation, Tom enlisted with the Minnesota Army National Guard and was later called to active duty where he served his county proudly. In January 1952, Tom received his honorable discharge
Tom began his career, working as a barber in Fairmont where he enjoyed visiting with clients. He later made the move to Harsco where he worked for over 20 years until his retirement.
On August 10, 1963 Tom was united in marriage to Beverly Stromberg. The couple made Fairmont their home and raised three children, Jeff, Nancy, and Todd.
Tom loved the outdoors and found peace sitting on his dock with a line in the water waiting on the fish to bite. His competitive nature shined through while on the golf course, with friendly banter going back and forth between friends. Tom was fun loving and always up for an adventure and looked forward to winter trips to Mississippi and Alabama. He never knew a stranger and created many lasting friendships with those who were willing to sit and visit.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Beverly Sime; children, Jeff (Janell) Sime, Nancy Struck, and Todd (Jennifer) Sime; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, June Bents; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, J.A and Helen Sime; infant son, Mark Sime; grandson, Brendan Numedahl; brother, John Sime; and brother-in-law, Marlen Bents.