Robert F. Sieman

Robert F. Siemen of Chestertown, Maryland and Dewey Beach, Delaware died on April 18, 2009 at Heron Point in Chestertown, MD. He was 87. Born in Philadelphia, PA on November 29, 1921 he was the son of the late Arthur Cleveland and Irene Truitt Siemen. He graduated from Wilmington High School class of 1939 and the University of Delaware in 1943 participating in the ROTC program. Mr. Siemen earned a masters degree in Economics and a masters degree in Business Administration both from the University of Delaware. He served his country during WWII as an active duty paratrooper in the Asiatic Theatre in both the 17th and 82nd Airborne. He then served 28 years as a reservist and retired as Lieutenant Colonel. On December 18, 1943 he married Florence Lowry; they resided in Newark, Delaware where Mr. Siemen worked as Assistant Athletic Director with the University of Delaware. He coached varsity baseball, freshman basketball, along with tennis and track and field Mr. Siemen began a career with DuPont Experimental Station as an employment supervisor working from 1955 until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the DuPont Country Club, the Newark Country Club, St. Thomas Episcopal Church (where he served as Sr. Warden), Past President of the University of Delaware Alumni Association, Past President of the Delaware Chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Association, he served as Delaware Track Club Official, and was the last athlete at the University of Delaware to earn four varsity letters in one year. His true devotion was to his wife of 65 years and his loving family. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son James Siemen and his wife Mary of Chestertown, MD, a daughter: Patricia Siemen Anderson and her husband John of Chicago, Illinois, grandchildren: Brian Anderson, Lauren Anderson Baker, Laura S. Morrone, and Jonathan Siemen along with great grandchildren: Julia, Justin, and Trey. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday evening April 22nd at 7:00 P.M. at Wesley Hall Heron Point where relatives and friends may call one hour prior (6-7). Graveside services with honors will be held at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Bear Delaware on Wednesday April 22nd at 10:00A.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Fred Emmerson/ Bob Siemen Basketball Scholarship c/o Department of Athletics Bob Carpenter Center 631 South College Ave. Newark, Delaware 19716. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home Chestertown, MD. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Robert F. Sieman

November 29, 1921 - April 18, 2009