John Robert Siple
Saturday, May 17, 1947
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Age:
66 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday December 26, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prayer Service: 7:30 pm
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday December 27, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Friday December 27, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Saturday, May 17, 1947
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Age:
66 years old
Saturday, May 17, 1947
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Age:
66 years old
John Robert Siple
John Siple, 66, of Rochester, died Saturday after a short battle with pancreatitis.
He was born in Austin, in 1947, to Everett and Lilly Siple and moved to Rochester as a child. He attended Golden Hill Elementary School and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. After spending two years at Rochester Community College, he went to Mankato State University, where he earned a degree in accounting. After graduating from college, John spent two years in the Army. In 1972, he married JoAnn Molitor. They were married for 41 years and had four children. John worked as an accountant and had been happily retired since 2012.
John was a caring, fun-loving father, grandfather and husband. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren to the park and planning family vacations, and was always up for a good game of Horse in the driveway. It required a minor miracle for him to miss any of his family’s activities. John was also a loyal friend to many people, including lifelong school friends who reunited regularly and a tight group that played tennis and racquetball together.
He was also an avid and optimistic sports fan who always believed the Twins would make the World Series, even when on the brink of mathematical elimination. As a young man, John pitched for several area baseball teams, including the Rochester Royals. After his baseball years, he became an enthusiastic tennis and racquetball player, right up until the week he became ill.
John is survived by his wife, JoAnn; four children, Julie, Justin (his wife, Leah and their children, Isabel, 9 and Owen, 4), Joe (his wife, Anne and their children, Maya, 8 and Lily, 6), Jeff (his wife, Beth and his son, Isaac, 3 months); sister, Barb Kallstrom; and a large extended family.
A celebration of his life will take place with a visitation Thursday, Dec. 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m., visitation and 11 a.m. funeral Mass at Church of the Resurrection, 1600 11th Ave. S.E. in Rochester. Lunch to follow.
Condolences
The family of John Robert Siple has received the following condolences.
Dearest JoAnne and family
Jerry and I were in Miami over the holidays and have just gotten back Home. We are so sorry to hear the sad news of John's passing. The memories of John are many. Little league baseball, coaching together, Julie babysitting and just fun times. John's positive outlook and good words for everyone he met will be sorely missed. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate. We are so blessed he was part of our life. Jerry and Trish Miller
Dear JoAnne and family, I am extremely sorry for your loss. God bless you all through this sad time.
Sincerely,
Carol Mayr (long ago coworker from Rehab 3MB)
May your family be comforted with happy memories of John. Our family is grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know him while Joe & family were in Costa Rica this summer. We all marveled with envy of his 'month of fun' - all the hiking, ball games, and random outings that he took. Looking back, we're glad he had that time to do the things he loved. He would greet us in the alley with a big grin and great tales of his adventures. That's how we'll remember him.
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband John. Jan and I will keep you, your family and John in our prayers. May God bless you all.
Joann and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Take Care! Deb
JoAnn and family,
Although it's been many years since our paths crossed by way of the Resurrection Youth Group (Y.E.S.), I was saddened to read about John's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe - We were sad to read of your dad's passing. We remember him from the Royals' games and his devotion to watching you play. So very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time and in the months and years to come. Jan, Brittany Schmidt and Luke Schmidt
JoAnn and family..
I am greatly sadden to see that John has gone to the Heavens above..
Know that he will never be lost or forgotten in your heart and in your memories.
During this Christmas season.. He is now with the Dear Lord. John will be shining down from the stars above. Look up and know he will always be there!
Thinking of you,
Bonnie Holden, Shorewood
JoAnn and family,
We are sorry to hear this news. Know that John - and all of you - are in our prayers.
We will remember him with fondness- he was such a pleasant guy.
Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely,
Don & Barb Gleason
Very sorry to hear of John's passing, but we can all CELEBRATE John's life here on earth as he is now in heaven. I met John way back in 1968 when he was pitching for the Royals and I was an infielder. Years later, every once in a while, we would "run into" each other we would have good, uplifting conversations on almost anything - old baseball playing days, kids activities, and more. Always a good experience.
God's blessings and strength upon you, John's family.
Jim Cook
Jeff and family,
We remember your father cheering you on when you were at Mayo High School.
He was a great guy. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Moreno Family
Julie i'd wish I knew your dad better, but he seemed like a nice man. Aiden and I are sorry for the loss of your father. God gave him 66 great years, and 41 years with your mother, he had a plan and god wants to you all to cherish every memory you had with this man. I have heard nothing but great things about Mr. Siple. REST IN PEACE TO MR. SIPLE.
Justin and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your fathers passing. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Love, John and Stacey
Joann and family,
We can't know what you are going through, but our prayers are with you during this time.
God be you.
I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. The last time I saw him walk around Silver Lake he stopped and said Hi. I'll never forget that. I'll always remember him bringing the grandkids down to the paddle boats and watching the 4th Of July fireworks with all you guys at Mayo Field. I know GOD is rejoicing that he has his son back with him in heaven and celebrating the wonderful life he lived here on earth.
Condolences to John's family. Not only did John show his competitive spirit on the racquetball court, but more importantly John's congenial disposition was well known both on and off the court. Please remember to keep the ball low and away John, and save some space on the Big Court for us old timers. The racquetball community will miss you.
John was one of my favorite racquetball partners for years at the Family Y, he always had that winning attitude and known for the ability to keep score on all of us :) he will definitely be missed!
JoAnn, so sorry for your loss - you & your family are in my prayers.
Pam Driscoll
JoAnne and family,
We were saddened to hear of your husband John's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Brenda & Pat Blum
I didn't get to see John all that often, but whenever we got together (usually at the Christmas Party), we'd have a great time telling stories and catching up. He was such an easy guy to like. I am really gonna miss him. I can't imagine the hole that his death leaves for Jo Ann and family. He was one of the "good ones". You were lucky to have him in your life.
Joe and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Tracy (Ziegler) Schnell