Edward B. Siehoff, 87, Burlington, died May 17, 2014, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. He was born Jan. 6, 1927, to the late Vincent and Mary (Busch) Siehoff in Burlington. His early life was spent in Burlington where he attended St. Charles Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School.
On June 18, 1949 he married Arlene Kerkman at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, New Munster. Following marriage they resided in Burlington.
He served in World War II as a staff sergeant, stationed in Italy. He was a lifetime member of St. Charles Catholic Church. He was employed at (Cunningham) Epping Buick for 47 years in various departments. He retired as a full-time employee in 1992 and continued working part-time till 2003. Ed then worked for Lynch, part-time until January of 2009 when he officially retired.
In his early years Ed enjoyed hunting and always enjoyed working. He had a passion for automobiles and when he bought one “it was always his last one.”
Survivors include his wife; son, Tom (Jean) Siehoff; grandchildren, Spring (Phil) Ettner, Chad Siehoff (Samantha Anderson), Blake (Madeline) Siehoff; great-grandchildren, Aubrie, Sean and Lucas Ettner, Alexis and Landon Siehoff, Aliyah and Scarlett Siehoff; sister, Kathryn (Don) Brook; sisters- and brothers-in-law; other relatives and friends.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Paul Webber and staff, the Aurora Visiting Nurses and the staff of Aurora Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m., at St. Charles Catholic Church with the Rev. Sergio Lizama officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, from 4-6:15 p.m., at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 Browns Lake Drive. Burial is May 21, at 10 a.m., at St. Charles Cemetery.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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