DONALD SIEH

Surrounded by family, Donald Harold Sieh passed away on March 15 at the age of 86. The second of five children, Don was born on November 19, 1938 in Burke to Harold and Edna Sieh.

Don grew up on a farm East of Herrick, with his parents, three sisters, and a brother. The first seventeen years of his life formed the basis for the rest of his life. His parents believed in hard work, respect for others, and love of country and religion. Upon completion of Burke High School at the age of seventeen, he attended Southern State College in Springfield, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in English and in Industrial Arts.

Don married his college sweetheart, Connie Kocer, in 1961; a marriage in which love and respect grew over the following 63 years. Don and Connie were quickly blessed with three children; Selina, Anthony, and John. From 1962 to 1963, Don was busy attending Northern State College in Aberdeen where he received a Master's Degree. He then taught English for three years at the high school level, followed by teaching English and Construction for thirty-three years at the college level. Colleges included two years at Northwest Community College, six years at Southern Oregon College, and twenty-five years at Yavapai Community College, where he received the title of Faculty Emeritus. He then retired in 1996 from Yavapai College.

During retirement, he put his life skills to work volunteering for 12 years at Habitat for Humanity and ten years for Saint Vincent de Paul Charities. Whether it was teaching, charity work, or family, his concern was that people have a chance to grow, prosper, and enjoy life as he did.

Don is survived by his soulmate Connie, and his children Selina Bliss and her husband Scott, Anthony Sieh and his wife Cenovia, and John, as well as his three grandchildren Amanda Furlong and her husband Doug, Elecia Myers and her husband Shawn, and Anthony Sieh Jr. He is also survived by his sister Judith Sieh, and his brother Charles Sieh and his wife Nancy. Preceding him in death were his sister Ruth Wagner and her husband Harry, and his sister Lois Holmberg and her husband Norman.

While the funeral mass was held in Prescott, Arizona, graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, August 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Herrick Cemetery. A luncheon is to follow at noon at the Legion Hall in Herrick. All are welcome!