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Robert Siepmann Obituary
Des Moines
Ben Siepmann passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Bright-Kavanaugh Hospice in Des Moines, IA after a long battle with end stage liver disease.
He was born in Des Moines, IA on January 19, 1957 to Robert H. Siepmann and Shirley J. (Miller) Siepmann. He graduated from Des Moines Tech in 1975 and Drake University in Des Moines in 1979 with a Theatre and English teaching degree. He taught for a year in the Los Angeles Unified School District and was a substitute teacher for the Des Moines Public Schools for many years. He also worked for 20 years for Lee's Standard.He was an active member of The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. He created the church's website and provided tours of the Nave.
He was preceeded in death by his mother Shirley Siepmann. He is survived by his father Bob, his two sisters Stacey Siepmann and Becky (Willie) Berry and his nephew Joshua (Caitlin) Berry, nieces Valerie Berry and Alyssa (Shane) Luvaas, grandniece Kahlen Luvaas and grandnephews Paxton Luvaas and Noah Berry.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm with a Trisagon service at 5:30 on Thursday, September 12 at Dunn's Chapel, 2121 Grand Avenue. The funeral will be at The Greek Orthodox of St George on Friday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. Internment will be at the Greek Orthodox section of the Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Moines or the Drake University Theatre Department.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Siepmann
Vicky Simbro
September 5, 2025
We will miss Ben always, we´re having our 50th high school reunion this year!! Ben was always a big help to me with organizing the event. He will be remembered as we celebrate knowing that he´s with us in spirit always! A good man gone to soon. Vicky Simbro Class President
Elaine Koutsounis
October 31, 2013
Ben and I worked together on the 75th Anniversary Album of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. He also put together a tape of different events of our Church community.
Ben was a good friend to me. He was always there to help me with my computer problems at home, as well as at our Church.
I will miss him greatly, as will everyone at St. George.
May His Memory Be Eternal.
Mary
September 13, 2013
Until we meet again! Love always to a fine gentleman.
Larry Luvaas
September 13, 2013
Ben I did not know you. But I do know your sister and niece. You will be missed! Your new home is now forever with no pain! You are blessed forever and ever.
T. Mortenson
September 13, 2013
I only knew Ben for a short time, but I knew him enough to know he was a very kind man. May God shine His light on Ben and his family.
Jana McDonald
September 12, 2013
Prayers and thoughts go out to the family at this time. Just know that Ben is not suffering any more and he's at peace looking down on us!
Ron & Joyce Hendrix
September 12, 2013
Ben,
A Friend filled with so much Intellect,
and kindness, you will be sincerely missed by so many. Ron and I especially. Ron and Joyce Hendrix
Pamela Knox
September 12, 2013
I know he's out there checking out the rest of the universe. God Bless Ben.
Mark Hagerman
September 12, 2013
Goodbye, my friend.
Juli Tarsney
September 12, 2013
Another cyber friend checking in... Ben had such a distinct voice and presence in our little online community; we're missing his quirky perspectives on all sorts of things, his brainy humor, his sweetness. May God keep him in eternal memory!
Charles Russo
September 11, 2013
Me and Ben has been friends since high school. We worked on a lot of projects for the class reunions through the years. I will miss my good friend Ben. Until we meet again at the highest reunion in the sky.
Michael Stilwell
September 11, 2013
I will miss your friendship. But I know that you are in haven and keeping watch over us all till we meet again up there.
Dawn Blackburn
September 11, 2013
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
Sally Lacy
September 11, 2013
May his memory be eternal. I will miss his dry wit and wealth of information.
Fr. Silouan
September 11, 2013
May angels lead you into paradise; upon your arrival, may the martyrs receive you and lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem. May the ranks of angels receive you, and with Lazarus, once a poor man, may you have eternal rest. Memory Eternal!
Dyan Bell
September 11, 2013
Ben was a very special friend, he will be sorely missed, but his friendship and kind heart will also be remembered and live within us, as will our memories. Fly with your golden wings as you enter heaven...peace my friend
September 11, 2013
Bobbi said it well, the Tech High Engineers Class of 1975 will miss Ben terribly.
He was our class photographer, always having a camera around to capture our class reunion memories. He especially always helped me with my grammar and his IT skills will be missed immensely. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May you rest in peace Ben.
Vicky Simbro (Class President Tech HIgh 1975) and dear friend.
September 11, 2013
I first met Ben At Drake University back in 1983-84. We had several Masters Level Counseling classes together. Ben was my photographer when I married in September 1985. I would see Ben every once in a while at the gas station. He was a gentle soul with lots of wisdom that he would dispense to me while taking our classes together. Rest in Peace.
Carmena Taylor Cataldo
Fr. Greg Blevins
September 11, 2013
May his memory be eternal.
September 11, 2013
Ben was a "pillar" in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. He had a deep love and faith in the Orthodox religion, and was instrumental in doing so many things to make our Church better. He developed an excellent website that provided information about the history and the workings of the Greek Orthodox Church, and was always available to help in any way possible. We shall deeply miss him, and all his contributions to the Greek Community. Thank you, Ben.
We shall miss you.
Tom and Sophie Vlassis
A R
September 11, 2013
Always appreciated what you had to say, and you will be missed. May your memory be eternal.
Lewis Whitaker
September 11, 2013
I only knew Ben "virtually," but the pain of separation is real. He was a kind and gentle presence, and my life is enriched for having know him. "Goodnight sweet prince, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Lisa Tzuntzurkas
September 11, 2013
Ben was a far away friend, we never met face to face but he always had a kind word and an endless supply of articles for me to read. My deepest sympathies to his family at this time. May his Memory be Eternal.
Becky Berry
September 11, 2013
Love and miss you big brother
Elizabeth Keggi
September 11, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben left us much too soon, and I will miss him.
Gene Miller
September 11, 2013
Ben was on my short list of very best friends since I met him in 1975. His loss is a painful one for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.
Sandi Wurster
September 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss; Ben was a sweet and gentle soul and will be missed in the St George community. He did a wonderful presentation of our church on the website and I am proud to say I was able to help contribute many of the pictures he used. God Bless, Sandi and Dave Wurster
Bobbi Champ Osberg
September 11, 2013
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and to Ben's many friends. Tech High Engineers are rallying to send support to you at this time.
Bobbi
Sandra Jones
September 11, 2013
I first knew Ben at DM Tech in 1973, saw him walking the halls throughout building. A few years later I met him again through a mutual friend, Gene Miller. I always thought of Ben as intelligent, dry sense of humor, loyal to friends and wanting to have as good of life as he could.
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