Denise Siekmann

Ron and Family:

We were saddened to hear about Denise's passing, our thought and prayers are with you all.

We met Denise & Ron many years ago at Land's End in Treasure Island and we looked forward to catching up during our visits there each year. Last summer, we were fortunate when they came and visited us in Newfoundland, we will cherish those memories.

Denise was a beautiful person inside and out, she will be greatly missed.

Carol and Chris Bonnell
St. John's, NL, Canada

I remember Denise from 6th grade. She was always nice.

I have a particular memory of her being grossed out when she found silk came from worms. A few weeks after we learned that we were talking about it, and I realized that she had forgotten the worm thing. Being a mischievous 11-year old I said the silk scarf someone had brought in for show-and-tell would look nice on her, and I tied it on her. I then reminded her about the silkworms and she screamed and couldn't get the scarf off of her quickly enough.

Denise adored her family and would do anything for them. Her crafts were beautiful. Her beach will miss her and so will the hundreds of students and parents and friends whose lives she brightened. I´m glad I knew her. I loved her.

Denise was in my life from the age of 18months old when I attended daycare right on through my years at Lin-Wood. She made she all the kids that where in her class es or spent time at her home were well taken care of. Her heart was as warm as her hugs and smiles. She was a treasure to the community, I will always have a special place for her in my heart

I will always remember Ron walking with her to the school early in the morning.

Denise was a great teacher and loved what she did. May she RIP as her pain is gone.

I had her for kindergarten 35 yrs ago. Such a wonderful lady

We first met Denise through her husband Ron who started working for the Tampa Bay Rays the same year my husband Jim did. They became fast friends and in time I met Denise. We shared some wonderful memories with both Denise and Ron. Cruising, visiting Mt. Rushmore and the badlands, seeing Alaska and most recently we visited them in Greenfield this past fall. So glad we did. Every trip was filled with laughter, fun times and we made some amazing memories. We will miss her smile, and her kindness. She was truly a special person.

I have known Denise since my oldest daughter started kindergarten in 2006. She was the first to give me warm welcomes in the community. She was a very trustworthy women and a very dear friend. Her bright smile will be missed.

We are so sad to learn of this. Denise taught both of our sons. Our sincere condolences to her family and friends. She is much loved. The Fernandez family.

I first met Denise when I was a Junior in high school. I couldn´t stand the thought of a third year of French so I asked to do an internship at The Lin-wood Preschool. Denise was a a great mentor and an influence in my decision to become a teacher. Many years later, I went to work at Lin-Wood Elementary. Denise was my daughter´s first grade teacher, my colleague and most importantly my friend. She had a huge heart and made a tremendous positive impact on so many. My heart goes out to her family. Sending love to you all.

First of all sending love and prayers for the family. I worked with Denise at Lin Wood many years ago. She was one of my favorites. We also did many craft projects together she will be missed.

My favorite memory of Ms. Denise was she was an awesome teacher, mentor and person to look up to. My class used to call her stretchy skin lady she used to have her tights on.

Denise was an amazing woman. She was my kindergarten teacher and such a great start to my schooling!!! She will be so missed having been an amazing member of this communities for a long time!!! My heart goes out to her daughter's, husband, and grandkids!!!!!