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Arthur Rex Sieting, known as Rex, went home to be with the Lord at age 95. He was a resident of Lapeer, Michigan at the time of his death on February 3rd, 2026. He was born to Arthur Ray and Margaret Elizabeth Sieting on Oct. 20, 1930 at his maternal grandparents’ farmhouse in Rapid City, Mich. He was the only child born of this union. He graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1949 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education at Michigan State University. At this time he also received his Air Force commission. He earned his Master’s degree in Adult Education at MSU and completed coursework towards a PhD in Administration at the University of Wisconsin. Rex worked for the Michigan State University Extension service from 1955-1985. During his working years, Rex lived in Ashley, Charlotte, Rogers City, Marlette, and Sandusky, Michigan. He also lived in Madison, Wisconsin while he attended graduate school. In 1953, Rex married Nona Mae Maten of Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Marvin A. and Louise E. Maten. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, his daughter Karen Jean (Tim Bittles), and his great granddaughter, Margaret. He is survived by his current wife, Lola L. (Worthington), whom he married in 2008, his children, Arthur Rex Jr. (Nancy Pier), Kathryn Sue (Garth Bulgrien), and Kristine Kay, his seven grandchildren, Shannon (Bulgrien) Acosta, Jeremy Bulgrien, Amy Bulgrien, Sarah (Sieting) Alim, Emily (Sieting) McConnell, Victoria (Bittles) Delaney, Nicole (Bittles) Barnes, and ten great grandchildren. Rex loved to travel, entertain, and take pictures. He and Nona traveled to many countries, all 50 states, and stayed in many campgrounds. Rex and Nona, and then Lola, had a second home in Green Valley, Arizona where they wintered for many years. Rex and Nona were members of the Green Valley Baptist Church and the Sandusky Baptist Church. Rex loved his Lord and believed in Him. Rex was very involved in the different churches he attended, serving as a Deacon and Trustee, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday School. He was also a Board member of Sandusky Christian School. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer, Michigan. The funeral service will follow immediately at 11:00 AM with Pastor Brian Cuddie of Sandusky Baptist Church officiating.Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gideons International in memory of Rex. Arrangements are being handled by Muir Brothers Funeral Home

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Arthur "Rex" Sieting

October 20, 1930 - February 3, 2026