William “Bill” Siemers, of Milford, PA, and formerly of Port Jervis, died Friday, October 21, 2022 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, after a short illness. He was 76.
He was born May 31, 1946 in Akron, IA the son of the late William H. Siemers and the late Iva Fickbohm Siemers.
Bill married Maureen Reilly 51 years ago in August 1971 in Port Jervis, NY.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, serving in Europe during the Vietnam War.
Bill was a member of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Milford, PA.
A family statement read: Bill was a loving husband, caring father, and kind grandfather. He was a true family man. A wonderful Dad, he always coached whatever sports his kids were involved in. Bill loved games and all sports. He was especially a fan of the New York Giants and the New York Mets. Bill’s favorite place to go was to the beach. He was a gentle soul and family beach vacations were his happy place. Bill worked for 29 years at the Port Jervis Post Office. Upon his retirement, Bill became what he enjoyed most of all in his life – a professional babysitter in his most loved role as “Gramps” to his four grandchildren. He attended every sport, concert, and event they had, always with the proudest smile on his face. We will love and miss him forever.
Surviving are:
Wife: Maureen Siemers At home
Daughter: Jennifer Kowal and her husband Richard, Milford, PA
Son: Mark Siemers and his wife Bobbie, Milford, PA
2 brothers: Ronald Siemers and his wife Gloria, Buffalo, MN, and Wayne Siemers & his wife Maxine Alcester, SD
His 4 beloved grandchildren: Rachel Kowal, Travis Kowal, Benjamin Siemers and Breanna Siemers.
Sister-in-law: Robin Obermeyer & her husband David Montgomery, NY.
Also, several nieces and nephews
He was predeceased by his 2 Sisters; Jeanette Siemers & Janice Siemers and his brother, Dale Siemers and his brother-In-Law, Patrick “Mickey” Reilly.
Visitation will be held at Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis, on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with an 8:30 am prayer at the funeral home followed by a 9:30 am Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, 307 Ave. F., Matamoras, PA, with Father Joseph Manarchuck officiating.
Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Project Self Sufficiency, 127 Mill St., Newton, NJ 07860
Arrangements by Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771 845.856.5191 To send a condolence note to the family visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.