**JERRY...He was born in 1940 in Fargo, ND to Rudolph John and Ordell Matzke Siewert. Jerry proudly enlisted and served for 22 years as a Sergeant in the US Army receiving 2 Bronze Service Stars as a veteran of Vietnam War. Following his service his career as a truck driver gave him the privilege to see this beautiful country that he honorably defended. He was a proud and loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle of his entire family. Jerry is survived by seven children, James L., Brockton, MA; Ordell L. Ange and husband W. Shane, Williamsburg, VA; John L., Suffolk, VA; Mary L. Minter, Virginia Beach, VA; Gerry L. McElravy and husband David R., Indiana, PA; Joseph L. and wife Michelle, Virginia Beach, VA; Su-Hyon and wife Lea, San Antonio, TX; his former wife and mother of his children, Keesoon Siewert, Hampton, VA; 29 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; two siblings, Marlys Trefethren, Fargo, ND; Dennis and wife Ava, Berlin, Germany; numerous nieces and nephews; and dearest friend Ida Sturgeon and beloved dog Chewbacca, Barr Slope, PA.