Arthur “Butch” D. Sime

Arthur “Butch” D. Sime, 84, Town of Colburn, Chippewa County, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.

Butch was born May 1, 1937, the son of George and Arla (Moore) Sime, in the Town of Colburn.

He grew up in the Town of Colburn, where he attended the Huron Grade School; he then attended and graduated from Cornell High School in 1955.

Arthur Duane Sime was married to Alice May Brown Sept. 22, 1956, at St. John’s Lutheran Church on the Yellow River. Following marriage, they lived in Cornell, and later moved to the farm in the Town of Colburn.

Butch owned his own Mobile Service Station in the mid-1960s, and Milltown Service Station in the early 1970s, in Cornell, and later became a salesman for new Chevrolets, used vehicles and Ski-doo snowmobiles at Tom’s Sales & Service in Cornell.

He served on the board of directors for Chippewa Valley Electric Co-op for 30 years, and also as the town chairman for the Town of Colburn for several years.

Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing, cribbage, the coffee clutch at Tom’s Sales & Service, and watching the Brewers.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years – Alice Sime; children – Christy Weck, Peter Sime and Steve (Carmyn) Sime; grandchildren – Andrew Stoker, Caitlin Sime and Brody Sime; brothers – Ronald, Robert, Larry, Russell, Mike and Nelson “Pat” Sime; sisters – Karen Kimball, Kathie Gingras and Debra Sime; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents – George and Arla Sime; a sister – Dorothy Stees; and a brother – Charles Sime.

A memorial service will be held at noon, Saturday, Sept. 25, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cornell, with Pastor Andy Schottelkorb officiating. A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m., until the time of service, Saturday morning, at the church.

Inurnment will be at the Yellow River Cemetery, Town of Colburn, at 2:30 p.m., Saturday.

Borton-Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Service Cornell, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bortonleiserfuneralhome. com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 201 S. 6th St., Cornell, WI. 54732.