Siemers, Dennis Clarence (1953 - 2023)

SIEMERS, KOKESH, MCGILLIS, MURPHY, BAILLIF, HANSON, BARTHELEMY

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 7/4/2023 at 18:14:09

Name of deceased: Dennis Clarence Siemers

Aged: 70 yrs, 2 mo, 8 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Feb. 27, 1953; Crosby, Crow Wing County, MN

Died: March 5, 2023; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Celebration of Life: July 15, 2023; Therkildsen Activity Center, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Son, Ryan (spouse, Megan) Siemers; grandchildren, Nora and Connor; former wife, Nancy Siemers; siblings, Nancy Kokesh, Linda McGillis, Glenda (and spouse, Mike) Murphy, Doug Siemers, Patti (and spouse, Rick) Baillif, and Sharon (and spouse, Daryl) Hanson; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Kenneth and Hazel Siemers; sister, Tammy; brothers, David Barthelemy and Richard (“Jerry”) Siemers

Education: his personality for entrepreneurship and service and drove him to seek a myriad of extracurricular activities in Aitkin High School

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: Served his country as a secretary at Naval Air bases, receiving Sailor of The Year as both an active duty and reserve officer

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: For the last twenty odd years he could be found burning the late night oil as the CEO of Town & Country Credit Union in Harlan IA, where he publicly earned the name of Mr. Christmas for his efforts to bring the holiday spirit through dazzling community light displays.

Hobbies/Interests: organizations he contributed to are numerous and included; family and civil rights, affordable housing, the growth of credit unions, service clubs, and community outreach

Sources: harlanonline.com