Obituary of Richard Bernard Siccama

Obituary for: Sgt. Major Richard Bernard Siccama, U.S. Army Retired Sgt. Major Richard Bernard Siccama, U.S. Army Retired., age 68, of Clewiston, passed away May 24, 2010 in Clewiston. He was born July 31, 1941 in Paterson, NJ, son of the late Nicholas Bernard Siccama and the late Anna (Easterhoff) Siccama. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving three tours.. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and numerous commendation and meritorius service medals and retired from the Army after 27 years of service. He was a member of Clewiston Elks Lodge No. 1853 and Clewiston Country Club. Survivors include his sister: Alice Rickey (Steve) of Ocala, niece, Laura Hayes (Stan) of Loxahatchee, nephew, Todd Wilson (Debbi) of Ocala, grandniece, Alise Hayes and Miranda Hayes, both of Loxahatchee, grandnephew, Mason Wilson of Naples and special friend, Vanessa Shabarekh of Clewiston. A Gathering of Friends to Remember Richard will be held Thursday, June 3, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at Clewiston Elks Lodge No. 1853 in Clewiston. Cremation took place at Caloosa Crematory in LaBelle. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. . Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.