1953-2024

J Randy Siedelmann was born on April 24, 1953, to Eldonn and Shirley (Hocamp) Siedelmann in Guthrie Center. He was raised in Casey and graduated from Adair-Casey High School with the class of 1973.

J worked several jobs throughout his life, his last being at Schafer Systems in Adair. It was while working at Schafer Systems he met Olivia Nino. The couple married on July 26, 1998, at The Little Brown Church in Nashua. J took in Olivia’s children as his own. He loved being a step-dad, teaching and helping them any way he could.

He loved telling and pulling jokes, doing his “Thomas Kinkade” puzzles and telling stories and sharing his experiences. J also enjoyed vacationing with his family and especially his “roadtripping” with Olivia and sightseeing.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share this sad news that our beloved J Randy Siedelmann passed away on Nov. 19, 2024. J will always hold a special place in our hearts. He was one of a kind, a selfless man who loved helping and visiting his friends whenever he could.

J will be remembered by his wife, Olivia; daughter, Cathy (Ross) Burkman; sons, Matthew Nino and Lucas Nino; granddaughters, Destiny Burkman (Justin), Raidan (Carson) Rhoads and Ella Nino; siblings, Lee (Yolanda) Siedelmann and Lori Siedelmann (Dwight); nephews, Neal (Brooke and kids) Siedelmann, Alan (Katie and kids) Siedelmann and Jason Hastings; and his best friend, Tillie; along with many other relatives and friends.

J was preceded in death by his parents, Eldonn and Shirley; sister-in-law, Dennise Siedelmann; nephew, Aaron Newton; and mother-in-law, Jennie Nino.

Public visitation with the family present will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Adair.

Family burial will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Animal Rescue league of Iowa or The American Cancer Society and can be sent in care of Schmidt Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, Iowa 50022.

The Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Adair is caring for the Siedelmann family at this time.