Joel Sims Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joel Sims of Oskaloosa, Iowa, born in Knoxville, Iowa, who passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joel Sims to pay them a last tribute.
As Joel departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joel may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joel leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mae; and his nephew Jeremiah. He is survived by: his wife Cheri; and his siblings, John Sims (Waneta), Jerrie Sims (Kerry), Jim Sims, Ruth McNew (Joel), Robin Mason (John) and Rita Ziegler. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
