Michael "Ziggy" Siegler

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May 13, 1963
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January 18, 2025

Michael John “Ziggy” Siegler, 61, formerly of Aberdeen, SD and now Groton, SD, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Avera St. Lukes Hospital.  Mike fought a courageous battle for 5 months with cancer.

Micheal John Siegler was born May 13, 1963, to Johnny and Wanethe (Lieske) Siegler in Aberdeen, SD, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He attended school in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1981. Michael worked at Aberdeen Machine Tool for many years.

Michael was known for his outgoing personality and for his humor. He was a hard worker and a good friend to many. One of his favorite sayings was, “This isn’t my first rodeo.”

Michael enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, and ice fishing. Michael frequently refereed basketball games in Groton. Some of his favorite teams included the Minnesota Vikings, North Carolina Tar Heels, Miami Hurricanes, and NDSU Bison. Mike enjoyed cooking and grilling for his family and friends. Many of his fishing trips were with his good friend, Larry Papke. Mike enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren. Even when fighting cancer, they brought smiles to his face.  He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.  

Grateful for having shared Michael’s life are his mother, Wanethe Siegler of Aberdeen; daughter, Brittany (Gary) Everett of Aberdeen; sister, Corliss (Fred) Klungseth of Bellevue, NE; fiancé, Karen Spanier of Groton; grandchildren: Amari and Skye Everett; nieces include Stacy (Tim) Williams of Omaha, NE and Jenny Hiracheta of Bellevue, NE; great-nieces include Hannah Hiracheta, Alexis Williams; and great-nephews Colton Hiracheta, Tyler Williams, Thomas Williams, and Andrew Williams. Special family members include Karen’s children, Brandon (Melissa) Spanier of Faulkton, SD and Raelyn (Cole) Buscho of Kindred, ND and Karen’s grandchildren Layne, Huntleigh, and Canaan Buscho and Kamden, Gibson, and Harrison Spanier; and special friends Roger, Darcy, and Brooklyn Spanier of Groton.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Siegler, and brother–in–law Freddie Klungseth.