William “Bill” Oscar Siglin, 78, died on Sept. 9, 2025, at the Denison Care Center in Denison. He was born on Nov. 10, 1946, to Wayne and Jeannette (Schlensig) Siglin at home near Dunlap. He grew up northwest of Dunlap and graduated from Charter Oak High School in 1965. Bill started working at IBP then was drafted into the Army. On July 12, 1969, Bill married Mary Ann Summerfield at the Congregational Church in Dunlap. After his discharge he went back to work at IBP until he got his job at WIPCO in Denison as a lineman. He retired after 40 years at WIPCO.
Bill enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and spending time soaking up the great outdoors. He liked socializing with friends over a good drink and conversation. Bill especially loved spending time with the grandkids and great-grandkids.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Aaron Siglin. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Denison; daughter, Jeanne and her husband Kevin Bueltel of Breda; son, Joseph Siglin and his wife Misty of Omaha, Neb.; six grandchildren, Colten (Jessica) Bueltel, Clayton (Tiffany) Buetel, Misty Rose Naberhaus, Madison Siglin (Nick Agostino), Will (Camden) Holderness-Siglin, Rachel Siglin (Alex Mainor); seven great-grandchildren, Jayson, Elijah, Ella Rose, Ezra, Lillith, Sylas and Mila; sister, Anita and her husband Cliff Allmon of Woodbine; brother, Doyle Siglin of Dow City; and many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. The officiant was Misty Siglin. The recorded musical selections were “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw, “Old Red” by Blake Shelton and “People Are Crazy” by Billy Currington. Military Rites were performed by the Dow City American Legion Post # 444.
Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
