Randy Siepmann Colonel

Randy Clair Siepmann, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Goodyear, AZ, on May 23, 2018, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born May 23, 1947, in Mason City, IA, to Clair and Carole Siepmann. Randy grew up and graduated from high school in Jesup, IA, and graduated from Coe College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He received a Master of Science degree in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle University in 1984.

Randy was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force in 1969 and began a 29-year career that took him all over the world. He served in the Vietnam War and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.

Randy is survived by his wife Susan of 43 years; sons, Jon, Scott (Rachel Conner), Jeffrey (Carrie); daughter Kristin (Dominic) Catania; his six grandchildren, Jack, Kira, Luke, C.J., Isaiah, and Blaire; and his sister, Sue Ellen Griego. He was preceded in death by his parents Clair and Carole Siepmann.

Randy enjoyed woodworking, camping, home improvement projects, reading, action movies, cigars, and good wine. He was the ultimate die-hard Nebraska Cornhusker fan!

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018, at 10 AM at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear (926 South Litchfield Road). Burial will be at 12:30 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (23029 North Cave Creek Road) with full military honors. Reception will be from 3-5 PM at the family home.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the West, 21410 N 19th Ave Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85027 or to Duet, 10000 North 31st Avenue, Suite D200, Phoenix, AZ 85051.