Gregory A. Sievers, 68, of Helenville, passed away on April 6, 2020 at Rainbow Hospice Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on April 14, 1951, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Darrell and M. Nadine (Wickersham) Sievers. He grew up on the family farm and learned the value of hard work from a young age. Greg graduated from Gettysburg High School and began his working career. After a few years of working, he was transferred to Waukesha. He then met Arlene Heise. They were married on Sept. 8, 1989, at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in Sullivan.
Greg’s loving family remembers him as a man of character who put his family first. He felt it was very important to start his day early, work hard, do right, be honest and be trustworthy. He also instilled these values in his children. Greg was also very active and deeply enjoyed running and track and field. He fought his illness courageously and was strong until the end. He will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Arlene Sievers; his mother, Nadine Sievers; his children, Michael (Ashley) Schneider, Megan (John Beier) Sievers, Jordan Sievers, Luke (Megan Beckman) Sievers and Logan Sievers; one grandchild, Leo; his siblings, Sheral (Ray) Sievers-Morrill, Starla (Jim) Fitzjarell, Gayle (Ron) Landwehr, Calvin (Cindy) Sievers and Monte (LeAnn) Sievers; mother-in-law, Eleanor Heise; brothers-in-law, John (Kathy) Heise and Scott (Cheri) Heise; and sister-in-law, Debbie Siefert. He is further survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his father and his father-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greg’s family.
Greg will be laid to rest during a private family graveside service at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family will hold a memorial gathering for friends and family to remember and honor Greg’s life after the Covid-19 restrictions have lifted.
Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle is serving the family.
