This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, William Bill Siegenthaler 77 years old , born on August 1, 1942 and passed away on March 3, 2020. We will remember him forever.
William “Bill” Siegenthaler, Jr, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in Medford, Oregon on Tuesday March 2. Bill was born on August 1, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to William and Lois Siegnthanler. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1960. He played football for the Artesia Bulldogs and was part of the infamous 1957 state championship team. Bill played football for the New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from the University of New Mexico where he was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Bill lived the majority of his life in Artesia. He and his wife retired to Medford Oregon in 2014.
Along with his wife Sharon Siegenthaler, they raised two children, Lara and Nick. Bill had a passion for art and sculpting. He also loved to take day trips, having picnics, being in the kitchen making red chile sauce, barbequing country style ribs, and enjoying all of this with friends and family. To many he was a staple in the community. He was admired for being a loyal friend, having great storytelling skills, a quick wit, an infectious smile, and a contagious laughter. Bill is preceded in death by his father Bill Siegenthaler Sr, mother Lois Siegenthaler, mother Pearl Siegenthaler and sisters Loy Sue Siegenthaler and Dale Laabs Bill is survived by his wife Sharon, daughter, Lara Siegenthaler (Fred), son Nick Hines, dog Parker, granddaughters Peyton and Hadley Hines, sister Linda Calvert (Don), sister Lou Anne Patterson, sister K.B. Stavley (Butch), along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family will have an intimate memorial in June on the Oregon Coast.
