Kenneth Siefker

DELPHOS — Kenneth I. Siefker, 71, of Delphos went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, February 6, 2021, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 11, 1949, to Richard and Mary (Wienken) Siefker. His father preceded him in death, his mother survives in Delphos. On April 6, 1973, he married his forever love, Vicki (Swint) Siefker of Delphos.

Ken has 2 children: Nikki (Mike) Kingzett of Denver, CO and Andy (Kathryn) Siefker of Austin, TX; 4 beautiful grandchildren: Kenna Kingzett, Liv Kingzett, Evelyn Siefker and Miles Siefker; and 4 siblings: Alice Warnecke, Gary (Mary) Siefker, Dan (Deb) Siefker, Irene (Ed) Offenbacher. Ken is preceded in death by a brother, Ron Siefker and wife, Deb, and a brother-in-law, Wayne Warnecke.

Ken was a 1968 graduate of Delphos St. John's High School and a 2-year veteran of the U.S. Army. Ken was the owner of Ken Siefker Trucking, and in 1978, he and his brothers established Siefker Sawmill at its current location. Ken loved his work and appreciated the many people he met and worked with throughout the years.

Ken enjoyed camping and was a classic car collector, focusing in recent years on his tiny microcars. Together, Ken and Vicki shared a love of little cars that brought them so much joy and fun as they traveled to meets and shows and made many friends who shared this passion.

Visiting hours will be 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 at Weber Funeral Home, Delphos. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10 at Grace Community Church, 4359 Allentown Rd, Lima, 45807. Pastor John Heyward will officiate. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos. Due to COVID, masks will be required.

Memorial contributions may be made to the AML Fund to support research at the OSU James Cancer Hospital or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org).

Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.