Bruce Henry Siemsen

HOLYROOD

  Bruce H. Siemsen, 90, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born August 12, 1934 in Holyrood, KS to Henry and Leora (Johansen) Siemsen. Bruce served in the US Army from July 1956 to July 1958 and the US Army reserve until 1962. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education and taught high school business courses at Lorraine, KS and Russell, KS high schools. Later he taught at Colby Community College where he was also a decorated girls’ volleyball and track coach. Bruce married Donna Millen-Schauvliege in Jetmore, KS on March 1, 1986. He was a member of the Holyrood Lions Club, Jaycees, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, and the American Legion Post 200 where he often assisted in military funeral honors.

  Bruce is survived by his wife Donna of Holyrood; son Cary Siemsen (Ann) of Olathe, KS; daughter Sherri Musselman (Jon) of Slidell, LA; son Bruce G. Siemsen of San Antonio, TX; step-sons, Kenny Schauvliege (Leslie) of Ashland, KS, Larry Schauvliege (Julie) of Duncan, OK, and LeeAllen Schauvliege (Bobbie) of Ensign, KS; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren; and one step great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dale and Robert Siemsen; and step-grandson Kevin Schauvliege.

  Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Holyrood with inurnment and military honors following in the church cemetery.

  Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Siemsen Scholarships) or Colby Volleyball Scholarships, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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