Emerson Harold “Pete” Sikkink
Tuesday, September 16, 1930
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Age:
84 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday June 30, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Tuesday June 30, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Tuesday, September 16, 1930
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Age:
84 years old
Tuesday, September 16, 1930
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Age:
84 years old
Emerson Harold “Pete” Sikkink
The funeral service for Emerson Harold Sikkink, 84, will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday June 30, 2015 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with Rev. Bruce Buller officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home onTuesday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester.
Mr. Sikkink, of Harmony, died Saturday (6/27/2015) at St. Mary’s Hospital
Emerson Harold Sikkink (Pete) was born on 9/16/30 in Bristol Township, Fillmore County at the home of his parents, Harold and Vera (Boland) Sikkink. Pete graduated from Harmony High School in 1948, then served in the Navy from 1951-1954. On May 23, 1953 he married Edith Lorraine Reed (Lorraine) in Rochester at the First Baptist Church. After honorable discharge from the Navy, Mr. Sikkink worked at Rochester Dairy for a few years and then on August 19, 1963 started working at the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office for 28 years. On June 30th 1991 he retired at the rank of Captain. After his retirement from the Sheriff’s Office, Pete and Lorraine opened their own business, Sikkink Processing Service, which they owned for 11 years. Pete also worked for Dunlap and Seeger for several years. Pete and Lorraine have been members of Homestead United Methodist Church since 1957. Pete enjoyed their years of RV travel and camping, watching sports, working and most of all spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He also enjoyed morning coffee at Hy-Vee with his friends.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lorraine; two sons; Gary (Vicki) of Rochester and Greg (Twila) of Rochester; five grandchildren; Chad (Brooke) , Adam (Kelse), Evie (Kolt), Zach and Tanner and one great grandchild, Jack; and two brothers Elton (Sharon) of Wykoff and Paul (Judy) of Harmony.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Harold and Vera Sikkink; brother Roger (Marge) and grandson Derek.
The family would like to thank the Mayo Clinic and St Marys Hospital for their care and support. A special thank you to Lynn Borkenhagen and her staff.
Condolences
The family of Emerson Harold “Pete” Sikkink has received the following condolences.
I was sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I worked with Pete at Dunlap & Seeger. He always had a cheerful smile and a story to share. He was a joy to work with.
My father and I offer our sympathies.
Greg
I just got word today from a Rochester friend of mine that your dad had passed.
I thought I had your phone number and wanted to call you to express my sympathies but I could not find it.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost both of my parents now and it's a hard road to travel.
I hope all else is well in your life.
Drop me an email sometime at tracy@erahome.com and let me know how you are doing.
Once again, I am very sorry for your loss.
Tracy "Peterson" Steinberg
I have such fond memories of Uncle Pete as a child. He was a gentle giant and when he would see me he would lift me up so high I thought I could touch the sky.
Aunt Larraine, Gary and family, Greg and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd & Lisa, Jake & Sammi, and Shane Erickson
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Pete was a wonderful person and we enjoyed our good times camping with him and Lorraine. May God be with you and give you strength to go on.
i have very fond memories Pete in the old LEC. He was always very kind to me. My condolences to his family.
We would like to express our deepest condolences to Lorraine and family for the loss of our good friend.
Pete was my favorite uncle growing up! He was always fun seemed to always be in a good mood and seemed almost like some super hero or something to a young kid. He would have his radio with him all the time had all those keys to get in some super neat places. He was a policeman and to me that is and then especially was a very impressive job. He took me through the jail showing me real cells :-) he was one of the few adults I knew that liked his air conditioning as cold as I did! He taught me to swim, well taught me that I already knew how to swim and had to be brave enough to get in the deep end. Let me shoot a gun a few times at the farm. In short he was everything this kid could have wanted in an uncle! My condolences to everyone that will miss him in their lives. May God bestow special healing blessing on the family as they mourn their devastating loss. Love you all!
So sorry to hear of the loss of Pete. We know that Adam, Kelse and Jack had a lot of love for him and he will be missed.
Condolences to all of you.
Bob and Janet Swenson - friends of Adam, Kelse and Jack
Lorraine and family, please let me express my personal condolences to you in honor of Captain Pete. He was my first Captain when I came to Olmsted County. He had a welcoming smile and friendly face that made me feel supported and happy to have chosen Olmsted County my home.
On behalf of the current men and women in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office it is our pleasure to lead on into the future from the legacy Pete left behind. We also wish to send you God's blessings at this time.
Sincerely,
Kevin Torgerson
Lorraine, I am so sorry for your loss. I will cherish the memories of my RV camping weekends with you and Pete. My the caring and comfort of friends help you with your loss.
Lorraine--
I am so very, very sorry to hear about Pete. Please know that I am thinking of you at this sad time and keeping you in my prayers. Love to you.....
We are so very sorry to learn of Petes passing; we hope you may find comfort in knowing that his suffering is over now. Please take care and know that we are thinking of you. David always enjoyed visiting with Pete and having coffee at Hi-Vee when he was in Rochester. Charlyne