Gerald Timothy Siegele

Gerald Timothy Siegele, 90 of Oelwein, Iowa passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care in Independence, Iowa. He was born November 12, 1934 to John and Ella (Weller) Siegele in McGregor, Iowa. Gerald graduated from McGregor High School and joined the United States Army.

Gerald was united in marriage with Doris Ann Tomas on September 9, 1961 at the Methodist Church in McGregor, Iowa. Four daughters were born to this union, Lisa, Teresa, Krista and Linda. Gerald was a business owner of Modern Business Equipment in Oelwein, Iowa. He enjoyed collecting, wood working and feeding the birds and squirrels. His great joy was spending time with his family.

Gerald is survived by his four daughters, Lisa (Quinn) Westpfahl of Jesup, Teresa (Kevin) Treloar of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Krista (Andy) Urban of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and Linda (Brian) Westpfahl of Jesup; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; brother, Lowell Siegele of McGregor and sister-in-law, Joyce Siegele of McGregor and sister-in-law, Mary Tomas of Solon, Iowa and multiple nieces and nephews.

Preceding Gerald in death were his wife, Doris Siegele on August 31, 2024; parents, John and Ella Siegele; grandson, Erik Treloar; and his siblings, Marian Siegele and Eugene Siegele.

Memorials in Gerald’s honor may be given to Cedar Valley Hospice, Waterloo or Prairie Hills of Independence Assisted Living Memory Care.

A Private Family Service will be held.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation service of McGregor, Iowa is assisting the family with services.

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