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.
Virginia, children and siblings, so sorry to hear of Vic’s passing, he was a very,very nice and friendly
guy. He will be missed.
Virginia and family, sending our deepest sympathies from all of us at Total Health Chiropractic office.
Vic was a man who was kind to all. My mother Hilda Turnquist was always glad to see Vic and enjoyed their talks when he volunteered at the medical center. Our hearts go out to the Simon family and especially to our dear friend Jeff.
Mike & Lisa Turnquist
Virginia and family please accept our deepest condolences. Victor was a fantastic individual who had a wonderful sense for humor. I hope that all the beautiful memories you have bring joy, peace and comfort to each of you. Victor may not be with us physically but he’s still with us in our hearts. Sincerely
My deepest sympathy to you Virginia and to your family as you mourn the loss of Vic. God bless you as you remember the wonderful memories you have made over the years. I’m so sorry!!
Virginia, thinking of you and praying that your many good memories will help you through the days ahead. I remember both you and Vic as volunteers at CMC when I worked there. He was always such a happy, pleasant man. May you find peace knowing he is healed and resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father.