Willem Frederik Siedenburg

1933 - 2018

Willem Frederik Siedenburg

Simi Valley, CA

Willem "Wim" Fredrik Siedenburg (age 85) of Simi Valley, California passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2018. He was surrounded by his family who loved him very much. Willem was born in Indonesia on June 15, 1933. Willem was born to Clara and Willem Albert Siedenburg in Subang, Indonesia. His mother passed away in the internment camps during World War II where the family were held in Indonesia. After the War, his father William Albert returned to the Netherlands and rebuilt his life there and later settled in the city of Heel where he bought a home. My dad was an only child and served in both the Dutch and American military. He was proud of this accomplishment. He received his high school certificate here in America because he could not get his education when he was held in the camps. He worked diligently for Lockheed before becoming a bus operator and then supervisor for the MTA. He retired from the MTA and earned a Certificate of Merit for Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. My father was very proud of this accomplishment. My father loved his family and always provided us with a stable and comfortable home. Dad enjoyed History, Art, Photography, Automobiles, and Aviation. He learned to fly and was very proud to call himself a pilot. I believe that my dad is soaring now and flying happily with his parents.

Willem is survived by our beautiful mother Josephine "Fiene" and all of their children. My mama took care of my papa until the day that he died and we thank you mama for letting him stay in his home. Their first born daughter is Bianca and (Bob) Siedenburg-Hicks of Thousand Oaks, second born daughter is Sandra Siedenburg and her precious children Nicolette Chantal Siedenburg and Katianna Hope Siedenburg of Stallion Springs, third born and most kind son is William (Melodie) Mario Siedenburg and their beautiful girls Natasha Siedenburg-Rodriguez and Ariel Siedenburg of Palmdale, and finally the baby of our family Yvette Nicole Siedenburg and her lovely girls Rhiannon Monique Siedenburg and Saoirse Simone Siedenburg of Simi Valley. Opa loved all of his children and grandchildren and tried his best for them and we thank him for helping us. He has two great-grandchildren Zella from granddaughter Ariel and baby Mia from granddaughter Nicolette who is being born in Oregon as this is written. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the homeless and poor who struggle every day to maintain some semblance of dignity. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Kaiser and Vitas Hospice especially Edgar for bathing my dad so gently.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura.