Robert G. Siebelink

Robert G. Siebelink Sr., age 86 of Manitowoc, entered eternal life at his residence on Sunday, January 21, 2018.Robert was born on December 3, 1931, in Sheboygan son of the late Eugene and Myrtle (Heilberger) Siebelink. Robert was a 1950 graduate from Central High School in Sheboygan and went on to graduate from Lakeland College with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and then went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin with a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling.Robert was employed at the State of Wisconsin Job Service for 36 years as an Interviewer, Counselor, and Project Director. He married Joan D. Kielcheski in Sheboygan on May 18, 1963 at Zion Reformed Church. Robert's love of nature brought out his eye for photography along with camping, fishing, and hunting. He also loved helping care and foster animals mostly dogs so that they could find their forever home which was his and his wife's home. Robert was active in the Sheboygan Order of DeMolay as a young man until he entered Free Masonry where he earned many degrees in the different branches of the organization. Robert also was a part of Eastern Stars, Tripoli Temple Shriners in Milwaukee until his transfer to the Beja Temple Shriners in Green Bay, and Daylight Blue Lodge in Green Bay.Robert is survived by his wife: Joan Siebelink, Manitowoc; two daughters: Bonnie Stojadinovic, Waukesha; Heather (Jeff) Bath, Wrightstown; son: Bobby Siebelink, Manitowoc; and his one and only cherished granddaughter: Elizabeth Stojadinovic, Waukesha. He is further survived by two brothers-in-law: John (Chrissy) Kielcheski, White Lake; Dan (Dorothy) Kielcheski, Howards Grove; two sisters-in-law: Jean (Joe) Edelman, White Lake; Di Kielcheski, Marinette, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: both his wife's parents and his one brother-in-law: Jim Kielcheski along with many friends.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at First Reformed United Church of Christ, 3613 Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Sauer will officiate with entombment to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Masonic Lodge #65 of Manitowoc will hold a masonic memorial service at 8:30 a.m. at the church. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.comThe family would like to thank Holy Family Memorial Medical Center's Dr. Baatz for giving Robert such great care and showing him and his family such wonderful compassion during a very difficult time. They also would like to thank all of the hospice team, especially Brenda Behnke, for their outstanding care of their husband, father and grandfather's needs during his brief illness and helping them get through each day they were able to have with him.

Visitation

Thursday, February 1, 2018 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First Reformed United Church of Christ
3613 Waldo Boulevard Manitowoc 54220, US

Funeral Service

Thursday, February 1, 2018 11:00 AM
First Reformed United Church of Christ
3613 Waldo Boulevard Manitowoc 54220, US

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