With great sadness the family of Mark William Siewert announces his passing from this world on Saturday August 23. He had battled ferociously for his health and his life, a life marked by optimism, intellectual curiosity, generosity, and love of his family, friends and his Catholic Faith.

He was born in Marion Ohio to his Father William Siewert and his Mother Elenora (nee Devay). The family soon moved to Michigan, landing in Coloma, where he helped on the family farm with his Dad, Mom, and younger Sister Kim. From the time he was a toddler he loved to pick berries and tomatoes along with the adults. He was part of a large clan of aunts, uncles and cousins. His childhood was idyllic; on their horses, he and his sister roamed neighboring farms and the dunes of Lake Michigan. He hunted with

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