Obituaries

August 20, 1956 to July 5, 2018

WINAMAC - Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Siemion, 61, of Winamac died Thursday, July 5, in Winamac.

He was born Aug. 20, 1956 in North Charleston, SC, the son of Edmund "Ed" and Faye Montgomery Siemon.

Survivors include hisfather, Ed (Carol) Siemion, Chesterton; a sister, Jodie Hatfield, Chesterton; and his son, Justin A. Siemion, Portage.

His mother, Faye, died Jan. 17, 2009.

Mr. Siemion was a talented welder and had formerly owned and operated a body shop in Valparaiso. He shared his skills as a welding teacher at Ivy Tech and loved his students. He was a talented artist who loved working on paintings and wood carvings and had a passion for music. He enjoyed nature, especially searching for gemstones, panning for gold and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time on the scenic Tippecanoe River. He loved life as much as nature's beauty. His spirit will carry on like the flowing water of a river and the beauty of a sunset. He liked great conversations with friends. He will be remembered for putting smiles on people's faces and bringing out the best in others.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. (CT), Monday, July 16, at Graceland Cemetery (1505 Morthland Dr., Valparaiso). He will be laid to rest with his grandparents, Franklin and Olie Montgomery, at Graceland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center or Tippecanoe River State Park.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.