Louis "Bud" Siegel's Obituary
Louis Kenneth Siegel (“Bud” to all those who knew and loved him) was born on June 4th, 1926, to parents Louis John Siegel and Evelyn Callahan Siegel. He grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin with his younger brother Robert.
At the age of eighteen, Bud enlisted in the Army where he was a cook, light truck and ammunition truck driver in the 29th QM CAV Division, and chauffeur. He was privileged to have once escorted General Dwight D. Eisenhower. His journey led him to the Battle of Okinawa, where he served with unwavering courage. Rising to Sergeant, he earned the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, and two Overseas Service Bars. He was honorably discharged. Though he rarely spoke of his service, he carried the memories of sacrifice, resilience, and history, both his own and those of his brothers in arms. He was a true hero as we, his family, already know.
On June 30th, 1951 Bud married Doris Jean Woodward. They were joined in marital bliss for nearly 74 years. They had three children; Sherry Dardich (Richard), Kevin Siegel (Crystal), and Carrie Siegel Lewis.
Bud excelled at numerous careers, from tending bar, working in purchasing and materials management at American Motors, and sales at Transtar to braving high rises in his window cleaning business.
Bud and Doris loved traveling the world together. They had numerous adventures including touring Italy, Denmark, Russia, and Holland (the last of these on bicycle). They cruised to places such as Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and the Caribbean. Of special significance, they honored Bud’s heritage by traveling to Ireland where he kissed the Blarney Stone. Everyone who knew him knew how proud he was to be Irish.
Bud had an almost childlike sense of wonder for life. He did trampoline tricks at the family dance school. He had a playful sense of humor, pranking the grandkids with his spot-on dog impression. He never missed an occasion to wear a costume.
Bud was raised Catholic, and converted to Lutheran when he married Doris. They raised their children in the church. In the early 2000s, one Easter, Bud accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. He joined his King of Glory in eternal joy and peace on March 30th, 2025, less than three months before his ninety-ninth birthday.
Bud is survived by his beloved wife, Doris, their three children, nine grandchildren (Rory, David, Stacey, Alissa, Kevin, Caitlyn, Andrea, Nicole, and Matthew), and ten great grandchildren (Christopher, Brendon, Rebecca, Olivia, Josiah, Carter, Caleb, Andrew, Liam, and Levi). He is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. Bud is predeceased by his parents and his brother Robert Lencione.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bud’s honor to Metropolitan Ministries.
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