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Roy George Sitzmann Sr.

Birth	:	12 Jan 1919
Death	:	21 May 2013 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Neptune, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6447560, -96.1148360
Description	:	Roy G. Sitzmann Sr. Date of Death Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Kingsley, IA Roy G. Sitzmann, Sr., 94, of Kingsley, Iowa passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa surrounded by his family. Roy George Sitzmann, a Kingsley area farmer, was born January 12, 1919, the fifth child of Aloysius (Louis) and Matilda (Ruhland) Sitzmann. Roy attended country school through the eighth grade and then went to high school in Kingsley, graduating in 1936. He was one of the few students who drove a car to school. In 1940 Roy and Martha Gengler met at the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen.... Read More	Roy G. Sitzmann Sr. Date of Death Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Kingsley, IA Roy G. Sitzmann, Sr., 94, of Kingsley, Iowa passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa surrounded by his family. Roy George Sitzmann, a Kingsley area farmer, was born January 12, 1919, the fifth child of Aloysius (Louis) and Matilda (Ruhland) Sitzmann. Roy attended country school through the eighth grade and then went to high school in Kingsley, graduating in 1936. He was one of the few students who drove a car to school. In 1940 Roy and Martha Gengler met at the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen. In 1942, Roy defied severe winter weather driving through the fields to propose to Martha. They were united in marriage on January 27, 1942 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen. They had recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. He entered military service with the United States Army on July 10, 1942, serving during World War II. He was discharged in 1945 and returned home to begin his farming career. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church-Neptune until its closure. He then became a member of St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. He was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Wasmer American Legion Post #241 in Le Mars were he participated in the World War II Last Man Club. Roy and Martha enjoyed going to dances at the Avalon Ballroom and other ballrooms around the area. They also enjoyed their travels, having toured Ireland, Germany, France, Hawaii, Colorado, and Alaska. Roy's greatest passions in life would include his family and farming. He will be remembered for his stewardship of the land. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Martha; his sons: Roy A. Sitzmann and his wife Mary, Lon Sitzmann and his wife Janice, and Ted Sitzmann and his wife Betty all of Kingsley; his daughters: Gayle Even and her husband Mick of Le Mars and Ellyn Petersen and her husband Dave of Hartley, Iowa; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren: Brenda Sitzmann of Woodbury, MN, Alan Sitzmann and his wife Abby of Olathe, KS and their children Will and Kate, Bret Sitzmann and his fiance Laura of Le Mars, Cole Sitzmann and his wife Ashley of Le Mars and their son Landon, Darin Sitzmann of Le Mars and his children Carson and McKenna, Robin Shelby and her husband Matt of Dallas, TX, Shelby Sitzmann and her friend Troy Myler of Cedar Falls, IA, Jill Manning and her husband Shane of Cedar Falls, IA and their children Ella and Max, Kelli Zimmerman and her husband Ryan of Waterloo, IA, Traci Sitzmann and her husband Aaron Schneider of Denver, CO, Troy Sitzmann and his wife Melissa of Columbus, OH, Gina Even and her husband Joe Sidari of San Salvador, El Salvador, and Jake Even and his wife Kathleen of Miami, FL; a sister, Alvina Nuebel of Le Mars; in-laws: Rita Sitzmann of Le Mars, Marge Gengler of Remsen, Marjorie Gengler of Quimby, and Joe (Viola) Gengler of Remsen; and many nieces and nephews. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, a son Kent, 2 brothers Sylvester (Blondina) Sitzmann and Venard (Evelyn) Sitzmann; 3 sisters, Dolly (Buzz) Jauer, Babe (Donnie) Mai, and Mildred (Dick) Hoss; in-laws: Erwin (Marie) Tentinger, Mike (Martha) Gengler, Al (Shirley) Gengler, Ray Gengler, Norma (Paul) Kayser, and Vernon Gengler. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post #241 will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Neptune. Visitations with the family present will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 24th at the Carlsen-Feuerstein Funeral Home in Le Mars followed by a 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary service and a 7:00 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service all at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Saturday morning at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Alan Sitzmann, Bret Sitzmann, Cole Sitzmann, Darin Sitzmann, Jake Even, Jill Manning, Robin Shelby, and Troy Sitzmann.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Roy George Sitzmann Sr.'s memorial?
Roy George Sitzmann Sr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Neptune, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Roy George Sitzmann Sr. death?
Roy George Sitzmann Sr. death on 21 May 2013 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Roy George Sitzmann Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.6447560
Longitude: -96.1148360

Family Members:

Parent

Aloysius Valentine “Lou” Sitzmann

(1882 - 1972)

Mathilda Eva Ruhland Sitzmann

(1886 - 1964)

Spouse

Martha Mary Gengler Sitzmann

(1922 - 2015)

Siblings

Sylvester Joseph Sitzmann

(1910 - 1989)

Venard Benedict Sitzmann

(1912 - 1979)

Alvina Cristina Sitzmann Nuebel

(1914 - 2015)

Monica Margaret “Dolly” Sitzmann Jauer

(1917 - 2010)

Eta Ann “Babe” Sitzmann Mai

(1923 - 2009)

Children

Kent D. Sitzmann

(1956 - 1976)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Neptune, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6447560, -96.1148360

2. Mathwig Wetrovsky Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6338000, -96.1723000

3. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720

4. Lincoln Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6053009, -96.1753006

5. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

6. Union Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977

7. Floyd Valley Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

8. Hungerford Township Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124992, -96.2533035

9. Elkhorn Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6041985, -95.9781036

10. Kingsley Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5964012, -95.9655991

11. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

12. Hillside Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

13. St. Michael's Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5758018, -95.9599991

14. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

15. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

16. Arlington Cemetery
Moville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.0575027

17. Concordia Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5186005, -96.2438965

18. Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5612000, -95.9293000

19. Banner Cemetery
Lawton, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4855995, -96.1844025

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Henry Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6921700, -95.8795700

21. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

22. Eberly Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4822006, -96.2453003

23. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

24. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009