Fonda J. Sievert

Fonda J. Sievert, age 74, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Center in Holstein, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery in Ida Grove. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Fonda Jane Sievert, the daughter of Ferd and Darlene (Barth) Thomsen, was born on September 14, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. As an infant, she was baptized at the Rock Branch United Methodist Church in Correctionville, Iowa. She was later confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Growing up, Fonda attended country school near Correctionville, Cushing, Anthon High School in 1962. Fonda was married to Alwayne Meyer and the couple was blessed with one child, Craig Meyer. The couple later divorced and on October 3, 1964, Fonda was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Sievert. The couple was blessed with one daughter, Robbi Sievert. Fonda was known as the “sample lady” at Hy-Vee Food Store in Storm Lake, although over her 29 years there, she did nearly every job possible. Her coffee customers will forever remember her for her happy birthday tributes. Fonda was a very avid NASCAR and drag racing fan. Fonda and Bob often focused their vacations around attending various races throughout the country. Watching racing was not enough for Fonda, she was proud to be on the pit crew of the Cy Chesterman Top Alcohol Funny Car. Foremost in her life, was her family. She loved to care for all of them in any way possible. “Spoiling the grandkids and great-grands” was something she did often and with pride. Fonda loved giving gifts and celebrating holidays and events with her family. A birthday or special occasion was never overlooked by Fonda. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Bob Sievert of Storm Lake, Iowa; children, Craig (Michelle) Meyer of Lawton, Iowa and Robbi (Chad) Hansen of Schaller, Iowa; brother, Stan (Debbie) Thomsen of LeMars, Iowa and his family; grandchildren: Kyle (Kathryn) Meyer, Bryce Meyer (special friend, Heidi Keller), Kelsey (Andrew) Roghair, and Lucas Hansen; she was great-grandma to: Elijah, Noah, and Abigail Meyer; Gigi to Claire and Taya Jane Roghair; brother-in-law, Richard (Karen) Petersen, sister-in-law, Vida Palmer, and their families; uncle, Roy Sievert. Fonda was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Jack Mahrt; still-born brother, Richard Ray Thomsen; and brother-in-law, Chuck Palmer.

Fonda J. Sievert

September 14, 1944 - May 31, 2019