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Richard "Dick" L. Siegle, 76, passed away on November 29, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Robert A. and Leona Tegge Siegle. He attended Calu met High School, the University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana, and Stanford University for a Masters in Engine ering. He was commissioned into the United States Navy in 1956 and retired a Commander after 21 years in the Civil Engineer Corps, including service in Vietnam, Okinawa and six states. He later served as Deputy Director of General Administration for the State of Washington, Dir ector of Facilities Services at the Smithsonian Institution, and Director of Facilities at the Washington State Historical Society. He was an active member of Rotary International and ATO Fraternity, played the drums in numerous community bands, and served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Peterson Siegle, his children Jennifer S. Graupensperger and Christopher P. Siegle, his brother Robert W. Siegle, and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on December 19, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, AZ. Other services will be held later in Tacoma, WA and Papineau, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Rotar y Foundation, the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association (memo: Fountain Hills Community Band), or Sherman House of Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ.
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Ginny and Bob Moore
December 26, 2010
We have the honor of sharing December wedding anniversaries together for the past 53 years! Ginny is my University of Illinois DG sister and dearest friend. We each became pinned the same year. When Dick was in Navy training (Norfolk?) he visited my parents at Christmas Tree Inn (NH) where he shared his enthusiasm. Throughout the years we have kept our wonderful friendship with Ginny and Dick and will keep these memories close to our hearts. [email protected]
Larry McDonald
December 7, 2010
Dick did great work in helping to complete and launch the History Museum. He was a wonderful friend and a true professional.
Larry McDonald
December 7, 2010
December 7, 2010
Dick was a friend. His knowledge and professionalism was most important to the successful start-up of the History Museum.
Larry McDonald
December 7, 2010
Dick Siegle was an essential figure in the successful completion of construction and opening of the History Museum 1996; and he was a good man.
Dave Nicandri
December 6, 2010
Love to Ginny and all your wonderful family.
We have so many memories of our times together over 50 years! This is our 50th wedding anniversary and we arrived in Earle that same year. You welcomed us then and so many times over the years together as we raised kids and enjoyed retirement. We surely will miss Dick, always Dick, not Rich to us! Old habit! We will try to join you in the Memorial in Tacoma in February. Love, Ellen and Bob
Pattie Williams
December 6, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing and working for Dick at General Admininstration and with him when he was at the Museum. He was wonderful! Always a professional and so caring about his employees and people he worked with. Dick was a true gentleman and I was proud to call him my friend. I extend my condolences to his wife and family. May you be comforted by wonderful memories and the knowledge that he is with the Lord.
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