Obit: Siems, Henry (Hank) W. (1937 - 2015)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Siems, Westphal, Laszewski, Mientke, Rookstool, Sharp

----Source: Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI) 1/15/2015

Siems, Henry (Hank) W. (1 August 1937 – 13 January 2015)

Henry (Hank) W. Siems, 77, died January 13, 2015.

He was born August 1, 1937 to Mina (Westphal) and Helmuth Siems. He graduated from Port Edwards High School in 1956 where he played football. On July 2, 1960 he married Barbara Laszewski. Henry’s heart was as big as his stature. Together they raised four children. He enjoyed playing cards and took pride in teaching all of his children and grandchildren how to fish.

He is survived by his wife Barbara of 54 years, children Tammy (Roger) Mientke, Sherry (Joe) Rookstool, Darin (Sue) Siems, and Lisa Sharp. Further survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Helen and two brothers, Floyd and James and two nephews.

Services will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses (1432 32nd Street South, Wis. Rapids) on Friday January 16, 2015 at 4 p.m. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. until time of services at the Kingdom Hall on Friday.