Arthur A. Sievers

Arthur A. Sievers, 89, of Winona, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare, Winona.Art was born in Winona MN on November 26, 1925 to Arthur H. and Sophia (Maus) Sievers. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. He was an active and proud member of the American Legion, 40/8, and the VFW. He volunteered in the Legion Honor Guard until his late 70's. On September 3, 1949 he married Elaine "DeDe" Renswick. Elaine was the love of his life and he showed his love by supporting her many years as she struggled with MS. Art was "the furnace man" his truck with Sievers Heating & Air Conditioning was seen all over town. Dad was proud to have his own business, and DeDe did "the books" for many years. At age 65, he retired to his fishing boat and boathouse on Latsch . There was always fresh fish in the refrigerator. He loved the Mississippi River and the beautiful bluffs. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, whether drinking coffee at Hardee's, or a beer at a neighborhood bar. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1997, brothers Richard and William and sister Ruth Brown. He is survived by four daughters, Susan (Mike) Bundy, Burnsville, MN, Carol (Ted) Lauer, Tomah, WI, Jo (Thomas) Boe, Lake City, MN, Judy (Mark) Casper, Winona and one son, Paul (Sherry) Sievers, Forest Lake, MN., 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren (plus 2 on the way). Dad's home for the last 5 years and 1 month, was St. Anne's. The family extends a Huge Thank You for the excellent care, you not only took "care" of Dad, you "loved" Dad.Funeral Mass will be 12 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Chapel of Our Lady at St. Anne Extended Healthcare with the Reverend Robert Stamschror officiating. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery in Winona with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post #9, followed by lunch at Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview.
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