Obituary: Siegfried Hagemeyer

Siegfried Hagemeyer, 87, of Moorestown, NJ, passed away November 2, 2016 at his home after a brief illness.

He was born in Frankfort, Germany to the late Friedrich Hagemeyer and Frau Vollmer. He lived in Berlin, Germany, during WW ll, and obtained a sponsor to come to America in 1958, becoming a US Citizen in 1962.

Siegfried received a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United Engineering School of Greater Berlin, Germany.

His professional employment included Lilly Tulip Corp. in New York, National Sugar Corp. in Philadelphia (Power Engineer) and Progresso Foods Corp. in Vineland, NJ (Project Engineer). He retired in 1991.

He was an avid reader and was passionate about acquiring knowledge about any subject. He loved sailing, rowing, the beach and his Airstream RV travel trailer.

He spent summers in Strathmere, NJ, for 40 years. His love of traveling took him to most US states and many foreign countries. He always looked forward to his annual trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to visit his childhood friend, Horst Flemmer.

Siegfried is also survived by his longtime companion, Patricia Kelly and his beloved friends, Martin and Marle’ Jo Jakubczak from Easton, PA.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Rathey and a nephew, Andreas Rathey, both of Berlin, Germany.

A graveside service will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chew’s Landing, NJ. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at noon.

Arrangements by Lewis Funeral Home, Moorestown, NJ. Online condolences can be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.