Victor Joseph "Vic" Simon

Victor Joseph "Vic" Simon obituary

Victor Joseph "Vic" Simon

Victor Simon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strike Life Tributes Funeral & Cremation Services - Cambridge on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Victor "Vic" Joseph Simon, age 90, of Cambridge passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM on Saturday June 28, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 305 Fern St. N., Cambridge, MN with a gathering of family and friends starting at 10 AM, at the church. Interment will be at Christ the King Church Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Cambridge American Legion.

Vic was born on December 28, 1934 to Edward and Josephine Simon on their farm in New Market, MN. He graduated from Lakeville High School with the class of 1951. Vic served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951-1952. He was united in marriage to Virginia Oster on June 25, 1960.

Vic was employed by Murphy Motor Freight Local 120, Cenex, and District 911 School as a bus driver. He served in many different capacities at Christ the King Catholic Church, volunteered at Cambridge Medical Center, and was an active in the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Vic loved to fish, and was a devoted husband and father of 5 children.

Vic was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Winnie Simon; daughter, Robyn; nephew, Dan Simon; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Simon; brother, Charlie; parents; Edward and Josephine Simon.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Simon; brother, Dennis Simon; sisters, Joyce Simon, Janice Simon; children Jeff Simon, Phillip (Linda) Simon, Dwight Simon, Kelly Simon; son-in-law; Drew Pittman; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces.

Thank you to Allina Health Hospice, Cambridge Medical Center, GracePointe Crossing and their entire staff in the Memory Care Unit.

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