Peter Joseph Siewert

Peter Joseph Siewert obituary, Dowagiac, MI

Peter Joseph Siewert

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Peter Siewert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Heritage Chapel on Mar. 20, 2026.
Peter Joseph Siewert
February 8 1962 - March 14 2026

Peter Joseph Siewert age 64 of Dowagiac Michigan died at home March 14 , 2026 .

Peter was born at on February 8 1962 at Bay City, Michigan to Eva Lorraine (DePas) Siewert and Everett Louis Siewert. Peter taught English as a missionary in Beijing China; There he met and married his first wife, Christine Yu .

Peter loved reading books, animals dogs, working on computers, walking, bicycling, and especially in his later years birdwatching.

Peter is survived by daughter Betty Yu Siewert; son Joshua Siewert; wife, Eunice Tendan Banes Siewert , stepchildren Jenice and Jeric Banes ( Stephanie) , sister, Suzi Woods, brother-in-law, Mike Woods. He is also survived by nephews , MICHAEL ( Larae) and Scott Woods ( Stacy) ; nieces ,Angel Stout ( Tony) and Dana Brady ( Dan) ; many cousins and three great nephews and two great nieces.
Proceeded in death by brother Daniel B Siewert, parents, Eva, and Everett L Siewert.

A memorial service will be held this Thursday, March 26 at 5 PM at Village SDA Church 635 Saint Joseph Ave., Berrien Springs, MI 49047

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

26

Memorial service

5:00 p.m.

Village SDA Church

635 Saint Joseph Ave., Berrien Springs, MI 49047

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Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.