Donald D. Sievers

October 13, 1949 - February 20, 2017

Donald D. Sievers Jefferson, Iowa Date of Death: February 20, 2017 Donald Dean Sievers was born on October 13, 1949, to Ralph “Dane” Sievers and Clara (Woodall) Sievers in Atlantic, IA. He died of pancreatic cancer on February 20, 2017, at the age of 67. Don grew up on the family farm in rural Walnut, IA. He attended school in Avoca, Iowa, and graduated in 1967. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Communications Specialist, and achieved the rank of sergeant while serving in Aschaffenburg, Germany. After he returned from the service in 1972, he met Suzanne Whitaker, a home-economics teacher at Walnut High School. They were married on May 26, 1974. Don attended Iowa Western Community College from 1972-1974, and later transferred to Iowa State University and completed his degree in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology. Don and Suzanne moved to Jefferson, IA, in 1975. Don built their home with the help of friends and family. They raised their three children Shelby, Chris, and Ashley in this home. He was a wonderful father who always encouraged his children to pursue their interests and supported them unconditionally. He worked for the Department of Natural Resources at Springbrook Conservation Education Center in Guthrie Center, IA, for 34 years. He retired in 2012. Don was an avid fisherman and huntsman. He enjoyed spending time outdoors watching wildlife and cruising the countryside. He loved coffee time at Oly’s, spending time with his grandkids, wine-making, scratching lottery tickets, and golfing with good friends. Don was preceded in death by two brothers: Max Sievers and Gary Sievers; two sisters: Sheryl Patwardhan and Donna Jean Sievers; and his parents: Ralph “Dane” Sievers and Clara Sievers. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne, of Jefferson, IA; Children: Shelby (Rod) VanNordstrand of Council Bluffs, IA; Chris (Calista) Sievers of Ankeny, IA Ashley Sievers of Minneapolis, MN; three grandchildren: Reed, Madelyn, and Kinley; brothers: Jim Sievers of Avoca, IA; Doug (Sherri) Sievers of Des Moines, IA; Dick (Sue) Sievers of Remsen, IA; Walt (Rose) Sievers of Walnut, IA; sisters: Verla (Larry) Smith of Council Bluffs; IA and Janelle (Rich) Brei of Jackson, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A time of fellowship for Don’s family and friends will be held from 1:00 – 3:00pm Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Clover Hall, Greene County Fair Grounds, 601 East Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA, followed by a Memorial Service beginning at 3:00pm Sunday.