Michael Wade Sim

He is preceded in death by his mother, Diane Bert, stepfather, Silas Bert, father, Arthur Sim, and brother, Thomas Sim.

He is survived by his loving wife, Alys Mullen Sim, his children, Christine DeVoe (Daniel) and Gregory Sim (Lindsay), stepchildren, Alexander Breaux and Brandon Breaux, and grandson, Howard Wade DeVoe. He is also survived by his siblings, Patrick Sim (Dee) and Anne Wiebel, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Michael was a retired civil worker for the US Navy. Many people knew him as “Big Mike” and his spirit was as large as his height. He had a bold personality that lit up a room. As a transplant to the New Orleans area, he fell in love with the city and soaked up all that life had to offer, from music to parades to Saints games on Sunday, but he never wavered in his love of Penn State football. Mike loved to hunt, fish, and enjoyed the outdoors. He told the greatest dad jokes and had a roaring laugh to match. He will be missed by many and his passing leaves a void in the lives of his family and friends.

Services will be private.