Dad's Peaceful Passing

Dear Family and Friends,

We are writing to let you know that my Dad graduated to his heavenly home at 4pm on Wednesday, August 9th. He went peacefully to his Heavenly Father not in any pain or suffering surrounded by family and friends singing hymns. In June he requested a quick day trip to see Ruth in Boston and a week later ended up in the ICU. Steve and son David were here in June and Debbie, Sharon, and families have all been around. We have all experienced some wonderful, memorable, special moments over the last months. Karl came home 10 days ago with oxygen and hospice care. Mom has faithfully been by his side caring for him during his lengthy illness, as the two of them have been side by side the last 47 years, which has been such a privilege. Karl was the best patient. He has had a wonderful appetite and has been very aware of everything going on, very alert mentally, and was able to speak quite clearly and able to express his desires and wishes. He said several things on Tuesday night, which were indicators that he was really prepared to go see His Heavenly Father and that it would be soon. Wednesday he ate a great breakfast and lunch and then took a turn for the worse. Debbie unexpectedly (prompted by God) stopped by the house with the kids and got to be with mom and dad through those final couple of hours. Ruth got to talk to him on the phone and he responded with a groan. My brother got a message from my sister through my brothers wife that dad was doing bad and was able to call from Azores, Portugal. 5 hours later and he would have been on a plane for the final leg of his journey to Iraq. My brother talked to my dad and then dad stopped breathing and peacefully passed away with no struggle at all. He passed away with every one singing him into heaven and we are sure it continued as the Lord and the angels received him. My mom was holding his hand and released him into the hand of our Lord. Angela, David, and new baby Zachary are coming in tomorrow. We are at peace and there is a mighty sense of peacefulness and God's presence. Joan, Ruth, Debbie, Eric, Brian, Jamie, Christopher, Curt, Sharon, Keith, Nicholas, and Hayley surrounded by family and friends were all able to be here before the body was removed.

Arrangements:

Tuesday August 15th

Visiting hours at Loudonville CommunityChurch
(374 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY, 518-426-1093, www.lcchurch.org) from 4-8 pm

Wednesday August 16th

10 am Visiting hours Loudonville Community Church 11 am Funeral Loudonville Community Church

You may bring a few stems of flowers to be gathered during the service 12:30 Procession to Cemetery Bloomingrove Cemetery
~2:00 Reception at the Loudonville Community Church
Those wishing to remember Karl Sieck in a special way may send a contributions in memory of Karl Sieck to:
Loudonville Community Church or

Community Hospice of Rensselaer (295 Valley View Boulevard, Rensselaer, NY 12144, phone 518-285-8100)

Family flowers only please.Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers, and support during this time and through the years.

Blessings,Ruth