Stanley “Stan” Sievers

May 25, 1936 - November 1, 2020

Stanley John Sievers, 84, of Storm Lake, Iowa went to be with his Savior on All Saints Day, November 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Storm Lake. To watch the recording of the service, please go to Stan's tribute wall. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the CHURCH. Guests that are at an increased risk to COVID-19 are welcomed at the visitation from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at the CHURCH. Masks are recommended for guests in attendance at the visitation and service. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Stan was born May 25, 1936 in Storm Lake, IA the son of Louis and Martha (Boettcher)(Rathke) Sievers. On June 14, 1936, he was baptized at the Zion Lutheran church in rural Storm Lake and later confirmed his faith on April 30, 1950. Growing up on his family farm in rural Newell, he attended grade school through 8th grade at Zion Lutheran school and graduated from Newell High School in 1954. Following high school graduation, he attended Buena Vista College and winter quarter at Iowa State University. On February 18, 1955, Stan entered the United States Army Reserve where he served his country faithfully until he was honorably discharged on May 2, 1963. While at the State 4-H Camp in Madrid, IA, attending Iowa’s first Leadership Conference, he met the love of his life, Ruth Joan Milburn, and on March 10, 1957, they were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Newton, IA. Together they were blessed with four children: Karla, Carole, Michael Stanley, and Jeffrey Jon. Stan was a dedicated member of the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Storm Lake where he served as elder, on finance board, secretary, chairman, and treasurer. He was also a member of the church choir, men’s club, and dartball for many years. Stan was a 4-H leader for over 15 years and served on the Farm Bureau Board 12 years as vice president, county president and voting delegate. He also served 6 years on the Board of Directors of ALCECO, Albert City. Stan had a passion for farming and cattle. He bought his first steer at the age of nine and bought and sold every year since then through March of 2012, with his wife working alongside together with their two boys. After retiring in 2001, he and Joan moved to Storm Lake, but he still drove out to the farm every day to work. Dad’s next calling was when his bride’s health failed to the point that she needed fulltime care. He faithfully and lovingly saw to her every need until having to place her in the care of more skilled care. Stan started working for Edwards in Storm Lake as a courtesy driver and enjoyed the camaraderie there until COVID struck him. Stan loved spending time with his family and attending their varied events. He was a deeply committed, loving, forgiving, joy-filled man, who used his talents to serve his family, church and community. He had a very strong work ethic, even up to his last breath. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Karla (Kirk) Christensen of Albert City, IA; Carole (Ricky) Mandernach of Storm Lake, IA; Michael(Kimberly) Sievers of Newell, IA; Jeffrey (Kimberly) Sievers of Newell, IA. Grandchildren: David Christensen, Daniel (Nikki) Christensen, Katelyn Christensen, Douglas (Allison) White, Tamara (Gregory) White Marsh, Molly (Jared) Daniel, Megan (David) Collins, Matthew (Bailey) Sievers, Zachery Sievers, Mallory (fiance Mason Scheidegger) Sievers, Gabriel Sievers, Izabella Sievers. Step-grandchildren Preston and Becca Mandernach. Great grandchildren: Miles Stanley Christensen, Brock, McKinley and Brennan White, Charles and Henry Marsh, Madison, Claire and Abigail Daniel, Hadley, Danika and Everett Collins, Keaton Kier, Emri, Louie, Wrenley and Tripp Sievers. Brother, Myron Sievers of Albert City, IA, brothers and sisters in law: Joan Milburn, Joe Deutsch, Peggy Milburn, Joyce (Dick) Capps, Gary (Shirley) Milburn, Larry (Kathy) Milburn, and a host of extended family. Stan was preceded in death by his wife Joan; his parents, Louis and Martha, his infant siblings Kenneth and Colleen Sievers, his parents in law, Omar and Bernice Milburn; sister, Marcella (Rathke) Miller, brother, Perry Rathke; brothers and sisters in law, Richard Miller, Jane Sievers and Dorothy Rathke, Norm and Wanda Lou White, Don Milburn, Beverly Deutsch, Dale and Donita Milburn, and Jim Milburn.