Legislator Details
Jelt Sietsema
AKA:
Number of sessions served 9
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/7/1921
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/30/2005
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Burial
Date: 2/2/2005
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Marital Information:
Married
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Christian Reform
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Occupation: electronics technician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Radio Electronics Television School
Biographical Sketch:
Member of the American Legion, Eighth Reformed Church, AMVETS, and Lions Club. Died at age 83.
Notable Facts:
Advocate for handicapped accessibility.
Brother to Rep. George Sietsema.
HR 8, 2005 House Journal, p. 78, reported that he had died. No date or place of death.
Married Betty, August 12, 1948. Children: Keith G, Sherri J, and Gary B.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Insurance , Public Health , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Wyoming
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grandville, Walker and Wyoming in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Insurance , Public Safety , State Affairs , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Wyoming
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grandville, Walker and Wyoming in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Insurance , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Safety , Roads and Bridges , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grand Rapids [Tracts 38-40: from Tract 20, Blocks 310, 312-24: from Tract 21, Blocks 410-22: Tract 26 (Less: Blocks 102-4); Tract 28 (Less: Blocks 101, 201-41; from Tract 36 Blocks 201-22, 224; from Tract 37 Blocks 317-22; from Tract 27, Blocks 101-20, 201-3, 315-6, 901-5)] and Grandville Tract 130 (Less: Blocks 317.,323): from Tract 131 Blocks 104-5) and Wyoming in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Insurance , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grand Rapids [Tracts 38-40: from Tract 20, Blocks 310, 312-24: from Tract 21, Blocks 410-22: Tract 26 (Less: Blocks 102-4); Tract 28 (Less: Blocks 101, 201-41; from Tract 36 Blocks 201-22, 224; from Tract 37 Blocks 317-22; from Tract 27, Blocks 101-20, 201-3, 315-6, 901-5)] and Grandville Tract 130 (Less: Blocks 317.,323): from Tract 131 Blocks 104-5) and Wyoming in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Government, Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Elections , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grand Rapids [Tracts 38-40: from Tract 20, Blocks 310, 312-24: from Tract 21, Blocks 410-22: Tract 26 (Less: Blocks 102-4); Tract 28 (Less: Blocks 101, 201-41; from Tract 36 Blocks 201-22, 224; from Tract 37 Blocks 317-22; from Tract 27, Blocks 101-20, 201-3, 315-6, 901-5)] and Grandville Tract 130 (Less: Blocks 317.,323): from Tract 131 Blocks 104-5) and Wyoming in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Elections , Mental Health , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grand Rapids [Tracts 38-40: from Tract 20, Blocks 310, 312-24: from Tract 21, Blocks 410-22: Tract 26 (Less: Blocks 102-4); Tract 28 (Less: Blocks 101, 201-41; from Tract 36 Blocks 201-22, 224; from Tract 37 Blocks 317-22; from Tract 27, Blocks 101-20, 201-3, 315-6, 901-5)] and Grandville Tract 130 (Less: Blocks 317.,323): from Tract 131 Blocks 104-5) and Wyoming in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Elections , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Safety , Social Services and Corrections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Elections , Public Safety , Social Services and Corrections , Youth Care
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: County of Kent (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Democratic Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Elections , Public Safety , Youth
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair: Public Safety.