Donald A. Siepker

Donald A. Siepker, age 75, of Albert City, Iowa died October 15, 2019 at the Newell Good Samaritan Society in Newell. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Fonda. Burial will be in the St. Columbkille Catholic Cemetery in Varina. Visitation will take place on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. all at the CHURCH. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Don knew his days were numbered so he wrote his own obituary: Donald Siepker was born February 5, 1944 in Storm Lake Iowa, the son of Nick and Hilaria (Larrie) Siepker, both deceased. He was baptized at St. Columbkille Church in Varina, Iowa, where he was a member for the greater part of his life. Growing up, Don attended St. Columbkille School for ten years and then transferred to Albert City, where he graduated in 1962. Don furthered his education by attending Wayne State College at Wayne, Nebraska with a major in business. On July 11, 1964, Don was united in marriage with Roberta (Bert) Baker at St. Columbkille Church. During their 32 years of marriage, they lived in Des Moines, Iowa; Winona, Minnesota, and rural Albert City, Iowa. In Des Moines, they were blessed with three children; Cindy, Ron, and Doug. Don and family moved to Winona, Minnesota where Don operated an Amoco Service Station for seven years. During that time, he enjoyed working with people, fishing, hunting and flying an airplane. In 1979 they moved back to the family farm near Varina. Don started crop and hail adjusting. In 1981, Don started his own Crop Hail Insurance Agency out of their home. He enjoyed over 35 years working with some great people. In 1993, Don and Bert decided to expand the agency and opened an office in Fonda, IA. One year later, Bert was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease and was given a year and a half to live. Roberta died on August 12, 1996. On September 6, 1997, Don was united in marriage with Karol Ann Archer. Don said he was very lucky twice when it came to marriage. Karol had three grown children: Patty, Chris and Jim from her previous marriage to Gary Archer who also died from cancer. It was a new life for both. They were married for over 22 years. They had many grandchildren from both sides that called them Grandpa and Grandma. Don is survived by: Cindy Wothe, children Zack and Danyel and Derek Johnson with great granddaughters Lily, Lexi & Lacy (LeMars, Iowa); Ron and Julie, children Adam and Jacob (Manson, Iowa); Doug and April, children Braylie & Bryelie (Newell, Iowa). His loving wife Karol and her children: Patty and Barry Lammers, children Travis, Tanner and Taylor Crotty (Hartford, South Dakota) Chris and Stephanie Archer, children Emily, Ashley, Evan & Aden (Varina, Iowa); Jim and Ruth Archer, children Seth Bringle, Devon, Chase and Riese Archer (Perry, Iowa). Don also has four brothers, Leonard and Judy Siepker (deceased) Danial (deceased at early age) David and Caryl Siepker (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Gary and Carol Siepker (Albert City, Iowa) and one sister, Rosemary and Greg Miller (Honor, Michigan). In the past 22 years Don and Karol enjoyed traveling the U.S. and have gone boarder to boarder and coast to coast. Also they have traveled to Las Vegas 19 of the last 22 years. They have enjoyed many shows and Don also is an avid poker player. Don leaves you with these few thoughts. Treat people as you would like to be treated yourself. Enjoy life, and he will see you later if you’re lucky.

Donald A. Siepker

February 5, 1944 - October 15, 2019