Joel D. Sietsema Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joel D. Sietsema of Gaylord, Michigan, born in Muskegon, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 81, on December 23, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Sietsema and Nell Marie Sietsema (Beck); his siblings-in-law, William and Muriel VanDoneklaar; his sister Betty Ann Hansen; and his siblings-in-law, Grace Sietsema and Dale Moon.
He is survived by: his wife Joan Sietsema (VanDonkelaar); his daughters, Suzanne Sietsema-Hoefer (David Hoefer) and Sherri O'Neil (Bill); his grandchildren, Joel Quay (Ann), Kayla Owens (David) and Ali O'Neil; his great grandchildren, Emmett and Emilia Owens; his brother Robert Sietsema; and his sisters-in-law, Orma Moon and June VanDonkelaar. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
He was active in the communities he lived in, serving in Kiwanis (Owosso, MI), Gaylord Rotary, Alpenfest, RSVP and was president of the Gaylord Area Chamber.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Congregational Church or to the American Cancer Society.
