William M. 'Abe' Siefers (1936-2016)

William M. ‘Abe’ Siefers, 80, of Wilson, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Ellsworth.
Mr. Siefers was born April 11, 1936 in Wilson to John and Sarah (Pierano) Siefers. He married Barbara Martin Aug. 17, 1957 in Dubuque. He served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; five brothers, John Jr, Orval, Milton, Merrill and Kenneth; a sister, Berniece Zorn; and infant grandson, Lyle Ptacek.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Wilson; son, William ‘Bill’ Siefers, Jr of Wilson; daughters, Rene (Stan) Ptacek of Dorrance, Denise (Mike) Slavens of Overland Park, Rosemary Dietz of Wilson and Stephanie (Todd) Brown of Russell; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 3 p.m. until Vigil with family present to receive friends from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, May 24. Vigil service/Rosary is at 7 p.m., all at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 25 at the church. Interment is in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery with Fort Riley Honor Guard with American Legion Post 262 providing military rites.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Legion Post 262 or Mass Intentions sent in care of Foster Mortuary, P.O. Box 533, Wilson, Kan. 67490..
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