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2019
John Siercks Obituary
JOHN W. SIERCKS
December 22, 1942 - March 24, 2019
John W. Siercks, lost his battle with cancer but gained everlasting life in heaven with Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, John M. Siercks; daughter, Leah Blake; six grandchildren; sister, Patricia Brunnengraber of Navarre, FL; his brother-in-law Mike Martini, and four nieces and nephews. He loved his children and grandkids unconditionally and played a "Saba Saba" game he made up with all of them when they were young.
John was born in Dunellen, NJ to John and Dorothy Siercks, graduated from high school when he was 17 and joined the U.S. Navy. He always liked to tell people that he served his country for 3 years, 3 months and 21 days as an Interior Communications Electrician. After discharge he worked for Lockheed assembling and testing radar systems before traveling to Bakersfield, CA to attend college on the GI Bill. He met Sandy Martini at a Bakersfield College dance, and she became his love and life partner for 46 years.
John went on to earn his BA at San Jose State University. He worked in newspaper and radio before going to work for the State of California Employment Development Dept. for 31 yrs as a Veterans Representative.
John loved traveling, and he and Sandy shared many beautiful trips. He was an expert handy-man and could repair almost anything. He taught himself woodworking and made several legacy pieces of furniture. He also wrote many short stories, and enjoyed reading a good book and telling a good joke.
John loved music and had an extensive collection. He spent many an hour listening to or converting records and open reel tape recordings to digital format. He and Sandy learned to ballroom dance, and they spent many happy times on the dance floor with Dance Steppers and Bakersfield Smooth Dancers Clubs.
Always a man of quiet strength and strong faith, Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 124 Columbus St. on Tuesday, April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. A 12:30 p.m. burial service will follow at the Bakersfield National Cemetery (30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd Arvin, CA).
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Corrine Nagel Kline
March 9, 2025
Our families condolences. From the NJ Siercks. My grandmother was Helen Siercks and Grandfather was Ernest W. NAGEL. My father was Ernest John Nagel, he died of cancer as well in 2020. I remember my great grandparent's John and May Siercks on Johnson Drive in Watchung NJ. as well as my father's "Uncle Johnny and Dotty". John was in my parents wedding party with his cousin, my Dad's sister Helaine. Sincerely, Corrine Nagel Kline
Brendon Helston
April 1, 2019
John was always such a happy, kind and light hearted man. I could not have asked for a better grandfather for my children. My heart-felt condolences to his family, and comfort knowing that he is up in heaven with Christ.
Alison Roomsburg (Elam)
March 31, 2019
I remember Mr. Siercks (I still feel funny calling him John!) as a patient man who loved working on things in his garage workshop. We lived next door to the Siercks and I grew up with Leah as one of my closest friends. Boy did we test that patience of his! I also remember his story telling voice
March 31, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your fond memories and joy in knowing your loved one is dear to God and is in his memory until his promises at 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14 is for-filled.
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