George Sietsema

George Sietsema
Mayor of Wyoming, Michigan
In office
1985–1987
Preceded byHarold Isenga
Succeeded byCharles J. Huizenga
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 94th district
In office
January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byJohannes C. Kolderman Jr.
Personal details
Born(1918-04-01)April 1, 1918
Grundy Center, Iowa, US
DiedMarch 6, 1991(1991-03-06) (aged 72)
Political partyDemocratic

George Sietsema (April 1, 1918 – March 6, 1991) was a Michigan politician.

Early life and education

George Sietsema was born on April 1, 1918, in Grundy Center, Iowa, to parents Jerry and Gertrude Sietsema. George went through three years of high school before enlisting in the army.[1]

Military career

In 1941, Sietsema enlisted in the United States Army in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[1]

Career

Sietsema was the owner of the Michigan Private Investigation Bureau. Sietsema served as township supervisor, treasurer, and municipal judge in Wyoming Township. He also served on the Kent County Board of Supervisors.[2] In 1956, Sietsema unsuccessfully ran for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the Kenty County 2nd district.[3] On November 4, 1964, Sietsema was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 94th district from January 13, 1965, to December 31, 1966.[1] In 1966, Sietsema unsuccessfully sought re-election to this position. Sietsema served as mayor of Wyoming, Michigan, from 1985 to 1987.[3]

Personal life

In 1940, George Sietsema married Angela Wietsma. Together, they had three children. George was the brother of fellow state representative Jelt Sietsema.[1]

Death

Sietsema died on March 6, 1991.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - George Sietsema". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Siaca to Sifton". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.


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