Legislator Details


George Sietsema
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/1/1918
City: Grundy Center, IA
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/6/1991
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Marital Information:
married Angela; children: 3 daughters

Number of Children: 3


Background

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Military Service:
Occupation: private investigator
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Education:
3 years of high school at time of military enlistment, 1941

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jerry and Gertrude Sietsema. He enlisted in the US Army in Kalamazoo, MI, 1941. He served as township supervisor and treasurer; municipal judge and on the Kent County Board of Supervisors; mayor of Wyoming, MI

Notable Facts:
Last residence was Grand Rapids, MI. Brother of Rep. Jelt Sietsema. HR 103, 1991 House Journal, p. 508, indicated that he had died. No date or place of death. Prior record indicated 3/6/1991 date of death.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , General Taxation , House Policy , Public Safety
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Wyoming
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Parts of the cities of Grand Rapids and Wyoming in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on House Policy; and Public Safety

Bibliography:

HJ 1991 1:508; SSDI; USCEN 1930; US WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-46