H.R. Siefker

H.R. Siefker, 91, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Newton Medical Center, Newton, Kansas. He was born July 21, 1930, in Deep River, Iowa, the son of A.W. and Hilda (Tanke) Siefker. H.R. attended Hillside Dayton School in Deep River, IA. He received an honorary High School Diploma from Moundridge High School, July 21, 2020, on his 90th birthday. From 1951 to 1955, H.R. served his country in the United States Air Force with the 307th Field Maintenance Squadron. He obtained the rank of Airman First Class and received the National Defense Service Medal. H.R. was a life-long farmer and rancher. During his semi-retirement, he worked at Moridge Manufacturing in the maintenance department. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at McPherson. H.R. was united in marriage to Sue Ellen Ensminger on April 22, 1956 at Moran, Kansas. She passed away May 15, 1997. He married Geneva Mae Goering Schrag on June 7, 1998 at Moundridge. She survives of the home. Also surviving are his daughters; Kay Huxman (Rod) of Moundridge, Karyn Tripp (Jack) of Onalaska, WI, and Kolene Sugars (Jim) of Moundridge; step-daughter, Cindy Stucky (Larry) and step-sons, Mike Schrag (Jackie) and Greg Schrag (Karyne) all of McPherson; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; 23 step great-grandchildren and one step great-great-grandson. H.R. was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Sue; two brothers and three sisters. A Funeral Service will be10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 at First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. Graveside Services with Military Honors and internment will take place at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Moran Cemetery, Moran, Kansas. Visitation will be 3:00 to 7:30 with the family greeting friends 5:30 to 7:30 on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Moundridge Funeral Home. Services can be live-streamed starting at 10 a.m. at https://boxcast.tv/view/hr-siefker-funeral-service-624879. Memorial contributions may be made to Elyria Christian School or First Baptist Church in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, Kansas 67107.

H.R. Siefker

July 21, 1930 - January 31, 2022