Stephan
Stephan K. Siegwart
Steve passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in Kalamazoo.
He was born November 16, 1951 in Pontiac, the son of Keith and Donna (Caples) Siegwart. Steve was the code enforcement officer and owner of Michigan Township Services S.W. until his retirement in August 2020. Steve accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age. Throughout his life he tried to show his love for Jesus by giving Him his time, talents and tithes.
He loved his family so much and enjoyed taking them on adventures, be it fishing, hunting, 4 wheeling, boating, vacations or shopping; especially at Cabela’s! He enjoyed building furniture and built different pieces for all his children over the years. This summer he built picnic tables for all of them as his “covid project”. Gitche Gumee Bible Camp held a very special place in Steve’s heart from a young teen on. He always made time to be up there for work weeks in the spring and took the kids and grandkids to summer camps every year possible. He always said the work and fellowship there was like no other place.
Steve truly left a legacy behind in the husband, dad, grampy, son, brother, uncle and friend that he was. He is already missed greatly. On September 5, 1999 in Williamsburg, MI, he married Catherine E. Iler who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Jacob (Julia) Siegwart, Keith (Heather) Siegwart, Shaina (Daryl) Eggen, Jeremy (Ariel) Cole, Candace (Brett) Taylor, Michael Cole and Toby (Brittany) Cole; 16 grandchildren and siblings, Virginia Siegwart, Beverly (Doug) Robinson and Harold Siegwart.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Fred and Marty.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Otsego.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Steve may be made to Gitche Gumee Bible Camp, 5189 Garden City Rd., Eagle River, MI 49950.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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The Jody's
December 18, 2020 at 7:04 pm
We all lost an amazing friend. But heaven gained a saint. We had the prevaledge of serving on a mission trip with Steve and Cathy. Priceless memories. The family is held in our prayers. Matt and Beverly Jody
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Donna clawson
December 18, 2020 at 7:49 pm
We are so sorry for your loss…all if our loss, actually. We love you! Our loss is heavens gain. Mike and Donna Clawson.
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Jeff and Cheryl Taylor
December 18, 2020 at 9:14 pm
A faithful husband, the best of fathers and grampys.
We miss Steve and know he will missed by many.
He is with the Lord Jesus now and waits for us to come be where he is.
We love Steve and Cathy.
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Penelope Brooks
December 18, 2020 at 9:49 pm
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Terry Flattley
December 19, 2020 at 4:08 pm
Steve was also very kind and giving to my dad , Al Robinson. Many years ago Steve helped older Al by building a sawmill and helping in the effort to turn trees into the logs needed to assist Al to build Al’s dream log home.
Ken & I are sorry for your loss but glad knowing Steve is now with the Lord.
Ken & Terry Flattley
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Ruth Rounds
December 19, 2020 at 7:06 pm
I am so sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. I have known him since he was very young. What a good guy he was. Prayers for the family.
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Lois Hart
December 20, 2020 at 4:58 pm
My heart hurts at the loss of a dear friend and brother in Christ. Besides these personal losses, there will be a huge void at Gitche Gumee Camp and all who love & value Steve & Kathy there. We know he lives on with the Lord and we will see him again, just not here. God grant great comfort and peace to the family.
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Roxanne & Chris Orr
December 22, 2020 at 8:50 pm
Kieth & Heather and Siegwart family, so very sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers during this trying time.
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Sherri Bronson
December 27, 2020 at 9:30 am
Cathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Your faith will get you through the difficult days ahead. Know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless you.
Sherri Bronson
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Karen Irish
January 4, 2021 at 1:56 pm
So many will be missing Steve along with you! Love and prayers,
Gary and Karen Irish
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Fred Bean
January 5, 2021 at 12:19 pm
I am saddened to hear about Steve’s passing! I first met Steve 25 years ago when he came to inspect one of the houses I was building in Schoolcraft. He was very helpful, gave great advice and suggestions right from the start! Our working relationship continued for more than 20 years and I can say that I considered him a friend! Steve was a special person, very caring and giving! I will miss him but will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family!
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Laura Tibbits
January 8, 2021 at 8:08 am
We are so sorry to lose our Cuzunck Steve. He was loved dearly and a family favorite.
He was a wonderful person and a loyal family member. A great spiritual man, and will be missed. We pray for all of you. Love Laura and Don
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He was born November 16, 1951 in Pontiac, the son of Keith and Donna (Caples) Siegwart. Steve was the code enforcement officer and owner of Michigan Township Services S.W. until his retirement in August 2020. Steve accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age. Throughout his life he tried to show his love for Jesus by giving Him his time, talents and tithes.
He loved his family so much and enjoyed taking them on adventures, be it fishing, hunting, 4 wheeling, boating, vacations or shopping; especially at Cabela’s! He enjoyed building furniture and built different pieces for all his children over the years. This summer he built picnic tables for all of them as his “covid project”. Gitche Gumee Bible Camp held a very special place in Steve’s heart from a young teen on. He always made time to be up there for work weeks in the spring and took the kids and grandkids to summer camps every year possible. He always said the work and fellowship there was like no other place.
Steve truly left a legacy behind in the husband, dad, grampy, son, brother, uncle and friend that he was. He is already missed greatly. On September 5, 1999 in Williamsburg, MI, he married Catherine E. Iler who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Jacob (Julia) Siegwart, Keith (Heather) Siegwart, Shaina (Daryl) Eggen, Jeremy (Ariel) Cole, Candace (Brett) Taylor, Michael Cole and Toby (Brittany) Cole; 16 grandchildren and siblings, Virginia Siegwart, Beverly (Doug) Robinson and Harold Siegwart.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Fred and Marty.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Otsego.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Steve may be made to Gitche Gumee Bible Camp, 5189 Garden City Rd., Eagle River, MI 49950.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Offer Condolence for the family of Stephan K. Siegwart
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The Jody's
December 18, 2020 at 7:04 pm
We all lost an amazing friend. But heaven gained a saint. We had the prevaledge of serving on a mission trip with Steve and Cathy. Priceless memories. The family is held in our prayers. Matt and Beverly Jody
Reply
Donna clawson
December 18, 2020 at 7:49 pm
We are so sorry for your loss…all if our loss, actually. We love you! Our loss is heavens gain. Mike and Donna Clawson.
Reply
Jeff and Cheryl Taylor
December 18, 2020 at 9:14 pm
A faithful husband, the best of fathers and grampys.
We miss Steve and know he will missed by many.
He is with the Lord Jesus now and waits for us to come be where he is.
We love Steve and Cathy.
Reply
Penelope Brooks
December 18, 2020 at 9:49 pm
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Reply
Terry Flattley
December 19, 2020 at 4:08 pm
Steve was also very kind and giving to my dad , Al Robinson. Many years ago Steve helped older Al by building a sawmill and helping in the effort to turn trees into the logs needed to assist Al to build Al’s dream log home.
Ken & I are sorry for your loss but glad knowing Steve is now with the Lord.
Ken & Terry Flattley
Reply
Ruth Rounds
December 19, 2020 at 7:06 pm
I am so sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. I have known him since he was very young. What a good guy he was. Prayers for the family.
Reply
Lois Hart
December 20, 2020 at 4:58 pm
My heart hurts at the loss of a dear friend and brother in Christ. Besides these personal losses, there will be a huge void at Gitche Gumee Camp and all who love & value Steve & Kathy there. We know he lives on with the Lord and we will see him again, just not here. God grant great comfort and peace to the family.
Reply
Roxanne & Chris Orr
December 22, 2020 at 8:50 pm
Kieth & Heather and Siegwart family, so very sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers during this trying time.
Reply
Sherri Bronson
December 27, 2020 at 9:30 am
Cathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Your faith will get you through the difficult days ahead. Know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless you.
Sherri Bronson
Reply
Karen Irish
January 4, 2021 at 1:56 pm
So many will be missing Steve along with you! Love and prayers,
Gary and Karen Irish
Reply
Fred Bean
January 5, 2021 at 12:19 pm
I am saddened to hear about Steve’s passing! I first met Steve 25 years ago when he came to inspect one of the houses I was building in Schoolcraft. He was very helpful, gave great advice and suggestions right from the start! Our working relationship continued for more than 20 years and I can say that I considered him a friend! Steve was a special person, very caring and giving! I will miss him but will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family!
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Laura Tibbits
January 8, 2021 at 8:08 am
We are so sorry to lose our Cuzunck Steve. He was loved dearly and a family favorite.
He was a wonderful person and a loyal family member. A great spiritual man, and will be missed. We pray for all of you. Love Laura and Don
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