Died: 14 October 2024
Margaret M. “Maggie” Seideman, 80 years, of West Bend, passed away on 14 October 2024, at Cedar Community in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Maggie was born on 8 March 1944, in Port Washington, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Fred and Esther (nee Weber) Dowe. Maggie’s roots were firmly planted on a dairy farm in Mequon where she grew up surrounded by the rhythms of rural life. She made history as part of the first graduating class of Homestead High School in 1962, and soon after, she followed her calling to become a nurse, graduating from Mount Sinai School of Nursing in 1965.
In the same year, she married Dennis, the love of her life for 42 years, 24 July1965, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lakefield. Together they ran a dairy farm near Kewaskum, raising their children with love and care. Her career spanned three decades in the ICU and Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend, where her dedication and compassion touched many lives.
She was a pillar of her community, leading the Kewaskum 4-Hers and helping to establish the New Fane Kettle Riders Snowmobile Club. Her volunteer work with Immanuel UCC in West Bend, Interfaith Caregivers, and Cedar Community, where she lived since 2018, showcased her generous spirit and commitment to helping others. Her life was a rich tapestry of love, service, and community involvement including her golf leagues that extended into Arizona at the Sunbird Golf Resort and community – she loved her group of gals! Her enthusiasm also shone through in shuffleboard, book clubs, and card clubs at the Senior Center and Cedar Community. In 2014, she found happiness again with Max Sommerfeld, sharing wonderful years together.
Those Maggie leaves behind to cherish her memory include her children, Brian (Lisa) Seideman, Robert (Tammy) Callison, and Deborah (Charles) Mack; grandchildren, Emily Seideman, Analiese (Brett) Andersen, Benjamin (Monique) Callison, Amelia Genthe, Kalie Callison, Brennan Callison, Kaiden Callison, Aleque (Yuridia) Mack; great-grandchildren, Nora Callison and Genesis Mack; sisters, Barbara (Alfred) Falk and Barbara Jean Ziegenhagen ; her significant other, Max Sommerfeld; a brother-in-law, Wayne (Rosemary) Seideman; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Bruce) Naumann and Virginia Seideman; nieces and nephews Sandra Thomas; Steven (Cynthia), David (Lou) and Dean (Anna) Seideman; Kathy (Mike) Matuszewski; David (Patti) Race; Judy (Bill) Mitchell; Cindy (Dan) Fiedler; Jean (Tony) Brath; Russ (Miffie) Seideman; Keith (Karin) Seidemann; Bonnie Seideman; Kenlyn (John) Schwinn; Jerry Seideman; Kevin Seideman; Amy (Tim) Bingen; Doug (Darlene) Naumann; Gail (Joel) Freeborn; Steve (Nikky) Naumann and numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Seideman; a son-in-law, Joseph Morganfield; a brother, Frederick Dowe; parents-in-law, Raymund and Clara Seideman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles (Hertha) Seideman, Marion (Kenneth) Race, Frederick (Ruth) Seideman, Walter (Ruth) Seideman, Gerald (Joyce) Seideman, Roger (Susan) Seideman, and Ruth Seideman; two nieces, Janet Vanderplasse and Karen Seideman; two nephews, Mark Seideman and Glen Seideman; a great-nephew, Charlie Seideman; and two great nieces, Savanna Matuszewski and Kendra Race.
VISITATION: Maggie’s family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel UCC, 501 Walnut Street, in West Bend, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
SERVICE: A service for Maggie will be held at Immanuel UCC on Saturday, 19 October at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Rich Vincent officiating.
LUNCHEON: Following service at Immanuel UCC
Memorials to Immanuel UCC, Cedar Community Partners in Caring, or the West Bend Senior Center are appreciated.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Cedar Community long term care facility, Commonheart Hospice, the doctors and staff of Froedtert Cancer Care Center in Milwaukee, Froedtert staff in West Bend, documentarian Carmen Vincent, and the many friends and family who came to visit her.
The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Maggie’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
Video documentary of Maggie done by Carmen Vincent: “I’m not afraid of dying, but I love living” – Maggie Seideman – A Life Story
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Maggie is pictured in the 4th edition of the Friedrich Seidemann Family Tree Book on pages 69 with her husband Dennis on their wedding day and on page 254 in a young family photo. She is listed on pages X with her husband as a patron of the 4th edition Seidemann Family Tree Book, on page 129 with her husband, their children, and their grandchildren on her father-in-law’s side of the family, and on page 340 with her husband, their children, and grandchildren on her mother-in-law’s side of the family.
Many of you will remember Maggie volunteering as one of our “name tag typist” at the Seidemann Reunions. She will be deeply missed by many of us.