Hardy Sieck

Hardy Sieck

SHREVEPORT, LA - Hardy Sieck, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away November 17, 2011 in Shreveport, Louisiana at the age of 72. He was born June 27, 1939 in Albstadt, Germany.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Susan Sieck, his two children, Darren Sieck (wife Jennifer) and Jessica Coconate (husband Joe), his step-children, Patrick Devereaux (wife Judy) and Lauren Devereaux, his grandchildren, Brooke Sieck, Andrew Sieck and Joshua Coconate, his sister, Christa Lischerong (husband Edmund), his nephews Elmar Lischerong and Thomas Lischerong, and his niece, Sabrina Neher.

Hardy lived the American dream. He immigrated to the United States in 1961 at the age of 22. He earned his citizenship and took up residence in Chicago, Illinois where he was a successful businessman. In 1980 he moved to Shreveport to begin work in the Oil and Gas Industry. He later founded Tysco Oil and Gas, Corp in 1984 where he worked until his last days.

He will always be remembered as a loving and supportive father, grandfather and husband. He always put his family before himself. His friends and colleagues will always remember his incredible work ethic, confidence, genuine nature and great sense of humor. He had a special way of touching the lives of everyone around him. Hardy was also caring and compassionate for animals and rescued and cared for many during the course of his life. He was a world traveler and master scuba diver having dived six of the seven continents. He made friends all over the world. He especially loved traveling and scuba diving with all of his children. He will be missed by all.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 21, 2011 at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home located at 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA 71101, 318-222-0348. Visitation begins at 3:00 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Montessori for Shreveport Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society.