He was drafted into the army in 1944 and was stationed at Fort Sill, OK; Fort Bragg, NC; and Camp Shelby, MS. Upon separation from the military he returned to Nebraska and got his pilot's license in Lincoln. Then he began working for his father at the Fremont Municipal Airport as a spray pilot, flight instructor, charter pilot, and flight examiner.
Paul met Joyce Mae Brand in early 1949, and the two were married on August 12, 1950. In 1966, he took over Siems Aero Aiders, the fixed based operation at the Fremont airport, from his father and continued to operate the airport until retiring in the mid 1980's.
Survivors: wife - Joyce
3 sons - Craig and wife Deb Siems of Berthoud, Colorado
Brian Siems, of Fremont
Scott and wife Dawn Siems of Fremont
7 grandchildren - Angie Prochaska, and Shane, Nathan, Alex, Jeremy, Andrew, and Jerika Siems
6 great grandchildren
2 brothers - Tom and wife Mary Siems of Arvada, Colorado
Richard Siems of Fremont
Preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church.
online guestbook @ www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Duane & Helen Krause
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Both Helen and I took flying lessons from Paul. We became friends. We loved Paul and loved being in that airplane with him. He helped us leave the earth and sour into the skys. Now Paul has left the earth for good and has soured up into the heavens. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul and his family.Jay D. Bowman
Sarasota, Fl Tuesday, May 3, 2011 I took my very first ride in an airplane with Paul when I was around 8 years old. He gave flight instruction to me and my dad and mom. We all still repeat some of the things he would say back then. "Treat the airplane rough, and it will treat you rough." I looked at my log book today and saw that I first had Paul as my instructor on 10/4/77 in N2933S. Paul gave me my Private Pilot checkride on 12/5/78 in aircraft N66686. All of his and Dave Bauer's instruction at the Fremont airport led me to where I am today; an international Boeing 767 captain for a major airline. Previously planned family commitments will prevent my attending his funeral this week, but he will certainly be in my thoughts. His very competent instruction and aircraft handling tips lives on every time I climb aboard an airplane. He will be missed. My condolences to the family, and to Jim and the guys at the Fremont airport. Sincerely; Jay D. BowmanBeth Svatora
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 28, 2011 Mom/Aunt Joyce, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Paul. I know you know that Brycen and I are DC this week. I am really having a hard time coping with not being there for you and with you. Please know that you have been in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers every single day this week. I will be getting a hold of you when I get back, and we will go out for dinner and spend some time together. I love you so muchCharles
, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 I am so sorry to hear about Paul. My sincerest condolences to the Siems family and their friends. I know this is such a difficult time and I sincerely hope the wonderful words found at John 5:28,29 can bring you some comfort during this time.Marilyn Jessen
1240 East 4th St., NE Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Joyce and family, So sorry to hear about Paul. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. If you need anything please call.Katie Timm
, Friday, April 29, 2011 Angie, Shane & Nathan- We are so sorry to hear of your Grandpa Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely Katie, Jeff & Family