David Steven Sieger, of Rembert, S.C., age 61, was the beloved husband of 39 years to Julianne. David passed away (taken too soon) on March 14, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland.
David was born in San Bernardino, California, son of Joseph Michael and the late Jeri Janis Sieger. He attained the rank of Captain in the Marine Corps and never wavered in his pursuit of learning. As a lifelong learner, he earned many academic degrees including an Associate’s Degree of Philosophy from the University of Maryland, an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Technology from Central Carolina Technical College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from The Citadel in Charleston, along with various other certifications. He encouraged his family to pursue higher education and knowledge, and he will be remembered for his unwavering desire for the success of his family. David will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, Julianne, he is survived by his sons; Aleksandr David Sieger and his wife Crystal of Kentucky, Zebulon Montgomery Sieger and his wife Samantha of Virginia, Benjamin Micah Sieger of Sumter, and Vincent Ephrem Sieger of Sumter; his daughters Margaret Julianne McKenzie and her husband Glenn of Atlanta, Cassandra Zenas Froderman and her husband Austin in Minnesota, Ruth Hannah Marchman and her husband Sean of Columbia, Shannon Fiona Sieger of Manning, Annemarie Quinn Sieger of Sumter, and Genevieve Viola Sieger of Sumter; his sisters Vera Saucedo and Martha Sieger, and nine grandchildren.
David had many passions. He loved ham radio starting in his teenage years, earning his Extra Class License. The call sign AA0T was heard around the world and on the STS-9 Space Shuttle mission in 1983. Always looking to the stars, he was an avid night sky watcher and enjoyed passing on his passion for the universe. Among his earthly pursuits, he volunteered his time and labor to projects helping those around him. He also enjoyed gardening and tending his orchard. One of our favorite memories of him is when he would regale us with bonfire stories of the Care Bears eating the Mo-Mo monsters, and they then become the best of friends (often accompanied by his amateur banjo playing).
”You’re the best.”
”You’re the better.”
”You outdid yourself, Dad as always”
Services will be held at Fort Jackson Cemetery, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:00 am.