Dale Siemers

Dale Oliver Siemers, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Milaca Elim Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca with Pastor Tim Bauer officiating.  Interment with full military honors will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 PM at Zion Lutheran Church on Wednesday and continue one hour prior to the service on Thursday.  Casketbearers will be his grandchildren Sarah Bohrer, Christopher Siemers, Adam Siemers, Christina Pflueger, Danielle Cohen, and Riley Siemers.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the charity of your choice in Dale’s memory.

Dale was born on March 29, 1933, in his grandmother’s home in Oak Park, Minnesota, to Hewart and Emma (Mattson) Siemers. He enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served during the Korean War.

On August 4, 1955, Dale was united in marriage to Mary Wilken. Together, they made their home in Milaca, Minnesota, where they spent their entire married life and raised their family. Dale worked as a farmer and truck driver and also managed a gas station in Milaca. He was a longtime and devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Dale enjoyed the simple things in life and especially valued the time spent with others. He looked forward to his social morning coffee and dice games, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.

Dale is survived by his sons, Craig (Julie) of Zimmerman, Alan (Sheri) of Elk River, Randy (Sue) of Becker, and Dean of Hillman; six grandchildren, Sarah (Bobby) Bohrer, Christopher Siemers, Adam (Liz) Siemers, Christina (Casey) Pflueger, Danielle (Shimon) Cohen, and Riley Siemers; ten great-grandchildren, Colton, Elizabeth, Birdie, Jameson, Graham, Addy, Callie, Brooks, Landen and Rylan; sisters-in-law, Pat Wilken, Rosie Siemers, and Nancy Wilken; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary; his parents, Hewart and Emma Siemers; six brothers; daughter-in-law, Debbie and grandson, Brandon.