Wanda R. Sievers

Wanda Sievers, age 94, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Private family services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. To watch the live stream of the funeral, please use the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83953783297. Burial will be in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Wanda Rose Sievers, the daughter of Harry B. and Carrie (Tramm) Sievers, was born on September 6, 1925 in Walnut, Iowa. As an infant, she was baptized at the Walnut Presbyterian Church and she eventually became a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Growing up, Wanda attended school in Walnut and graduated from Walnut High School in 1943. She then attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned her bachelor’s degree in 1952. She then furthered her education at the University of Northern Colorado and earned her master’s degree in 1958. After her schooling, Wanda went on to teach for 41 years in the state of Iowa. She spent 33 years teaching in Storm Lake, mostly spent teaching 6th grade. Wanda retired in May of 1986. Wanda was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake as well as an active member of her community. Wanda was involved in PEO, Delphian Club, St. Mark Choir for 40 years, Priscilla and Sarah Circles, Witter Art Gallery, life member of the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, NEA and ISEA Educational Organizations, Library Friends, Storm Lake Music Boosters/Crescendo Club, Dollars for Scholars, and Okoboji Bible Camp. Those left to cherish her memory include her two nieces, Ann Sievers and Pam Ireland; five great nieces and nephews: Bryan Simonsen, Kendal Osbahr, Elly Whaley, Cynthia (Hoover) Leonard, and Shelley Hoover; extended family and friends. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Hubert “Bud” Sievers, Melvin “Bill” (Ardelle) Sievers, and Wallace (Betty) Sievers; an infant sister; nieces: Jean Hoover and Phyllis Giboyeaux; and great-nephew, Mark Hoover.

Wanda R. Sievers

September 6, 1925 - June 11, 2020