Bill Sievers, 92, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wells, MN with Paster Dawn Quame officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Mankato, MN with full military honors.
He was born November 16, 1928 in Slayton, MN to William and Violet Sievers of Wilmont, MN. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1946 and then served in the US Army occupational forces in Japan as a sergeant under General Douglas McArthur until 1948.
He graduated from Worthington Jr. College in 1950, Mankato State in 1952, and received a Masters degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1961.
He married Mayreen Ann Oldewurtel on November 20, 1954 and Marlene Korman Gadola on October 28,1989.
Bill taught high school business topics in Ellsworth, MN (1953-57), Luverne, MN (1957-70), and Mankato (1970-87). He retired from Mankato East in 1987.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marlene. He will be remembered as a loving father by his children and their families: Amy Patrice of Clermont, FL, Mark William of Brooklyn Park, MN (wife Ann, grandchildren Katherine Mayreen & Daniel Jerome), and Heidi Denise Dauer of Mankato, MN (grandchildren Talia May & Savannah Denise, great grandson Braxton Mathew), stepsons Alan and Robert Gadola, and other nieces and nephews.
He was preceeded in death by his wife of 30 years, Mayreen (January 7, 1985), his father (March 8, 1978), mother (January 21, 1992), and sister, Corrine Fayne Colgan (December 16, 1995).
He loved golfing, walking, dancing and playing cards. His sense of humor and concern for others were always present, even in his final days.
Sincere Sympathy to Marlene & Families. Bill was a friend & neighbor. RIP Bill 💙 🇺🇸
Lifting family and friends in love and prayer. Bill will be remembered always for his passion for his family, friends, and students. He was a respected and loved colleague, friend and teacher. He was very knowledgeable calm and a gentleman at all times. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.May cherished memories sustain you and bring you joy. Love and sympathy. He has changed his address to Paradise where all shall be reunited. Rest in Heavenly Peace, dear friend.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was my moms (Marlene Staloch) neighbor. I remember when he would over to talk. Sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was one of my moms (Marlene Staloch) neighbors. I remember him walking over to talk when I would come home with the kids. Sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to Marlene and the family. I enjoyed playing golf with Bill and chatting with him as I would see him walking past our house. May God comfort you and may you always remember the sweet times you had together.
Sorry to hear about your loss Bill was such a nice friendly guy. Always enjoyed seeing him at Jakes and DG.
My deepest sympathy to Marlene and family. Bill was a very nice guy. I enjoyed talking with him when he would be out for a walk or at church. May you find comfort in God.