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Name: Darwin R. Sievers
Spouse: Joan D. Stuver Sievers
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DECEASED 2013,
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Class of

1966 Attended from 9th through 12

Graduated Here?

Yes   

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Ball State University
     
Birthdate: April 24, 1948   
Date of Death: March 8, 2013  
       

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Darwin R. Sievers, 64, of Fort Wayne, died at 3:13 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013, at Vibra Hospital. He was born April 24, 1948, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, a son of Russell E. and Evelyn L. (Schrader) Sievers.

His formative years were spent in Columbia Township. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, received his bachelor's degree in English and history from Ball State University and his master's degree in education from Ball State University.

On July 18, 1970, he was united in marriage to Joan D. Stuver. They made their home in Columbia Township for a year, before moving to Albion until 2002 when they moved to Fort Wayne.

He was employed at Central Noble High School from 1970 until 2010. In addition to instructing English, history, and government, he was the sponsor for National Honor Society and the junior class and prom. He also instructed English Composition at IPFW for 22 years.

In addition to dealing antiques, he ran the family mowing business for 25 years.

His memberships include Agape Church of the Brethren where he participated in the choir and accordion band; Albion Lions Club; and Noble County Public Library Board where he formerly served as president and was instrumental in the building of the new library. He was church organist at Oak Grove Church of God and First Baptist Church in Columbia City, and Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion; was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church handbell choir for 20 years; and directed Bear Lake Church of God Camp.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Joan; a son, Chad R. Sievers of Indianapolis; a daughter, Amanda J. (Dan) Shepherd of Fort Wayne; twin grandchildren, Ethan and Emma Bartkus; a brother, Leonard (Laura) Sievers of Columbia City; and mother-in-law, Jane Stuver of Fort Wayne.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Agape Church of the Brethren, 11610 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation at 10 a.m. The burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will also be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Preferred memorials are to Agape Church of the Brethren or Noble County Public Library.

 
Last Updated: 03-11-2013 Alumni ID: 14794
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