Jerome John Seigel
September 1, 1937 ~ August 3, 2016
Jerome (Jerry) John Seigel
Central Intelligence Officer
Passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 in Oakton, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sylvia Joan Seigel; daughters, Julie Ann Starsiak (Michael) of Bristow, Va. and Jennifer Joan Dameron (Jason) of Lorton, Va., and is the "PopPop" of five very lucky grandchildren, Katelynn Starsiak, Madison, Nathan, Kyle and Sophia Dameron. He is also survived by nephew, Walter Patrick Seigel and family. Son of the late Jerome R. and Lucy B. Seigel, Jerry was born in Shenandoah, Pa. in 1937. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert Edward and Walter Andrew Seigel.
As a young man he proudly served in the United States Navy. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Foreign Relations from the University of Maryland. Later he had a successful 37 year career as a CIA Officer before retiring as a Senior Intelligence Officer in 1995. His love for his country and family took him on many adventures overseas. He served in Bulgaria, Germany and the former East Germany. Jerry was an avid reader of novels both fiction and nonfiction, a very talented writer, enjoyed skiing, gardening and spending time with his grandkids. He was famous for his smile, never too serious and could cheer people up with his attitude. Jerry was a great friend to many and an encouraging mentor to fellow work colleagues. He fought a good fight in the battle against cancer. He was a great and caring husband, wonderful and nurturing father and loving and patient grandfather.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Central Intelligence Officer
Passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 in Oakton, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sylvia Joan Seigel; daughters, Julie Ann Starsiak (Michael) of Bristow, Va. and Jennifer Joan Dameron (Jason) of Lorton, Va., and is the "PopPop" of five very lucky grandchildren, Katelynn Starsiak, Madison, Nathan, Kyle and Sophia Dameron. He is also survived by nephew, Walter Patrick Seigel and family. Son of the late Jerome R. and Lucy B. Seigel, Jerry was born in Shenandoah, Pa. in 1937. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert Edward and Walter Andrew Seigel.
As a young man he proudly served in the United States Navy. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Foreign Relations from the University of Maryland. Later he had a successful 37 year career as a CIA Officer before retiring as a Senior Intelligence Officer in 1995. His love for his country and family took him on many adventures overseas. He served in Bulgaria, Germany and the former East Germany. Jerry was an avid reader of novels both fiction and nonfiction, a very talented writer, enjoyed skiing, gardening and spending time with his grandkids. He was famous for his smile, never too serious and could cheer people up with his attitude. Jerry was a great friend to many and an encouraging mentor to fellow work colleagues. He fought a good fight in the battle against cancer. He was a great and caring husband, wonderful and nurturing father and loving and patient grandfather.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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We first met Jerry and his wife in Germany in 1972. I used to babysit their two girls. I was a 16-year old German teenager who loved to speak English and who ended up falling in love with an American soldier. A friendship developed and we stayed in touch over the years. Jerry was such an inspiration to us, always upbeat, gave good and sincere advice and he was a great listener. He kept that twinkle in his eyes even through his illness. We will miss you, but will never forget you. Auf ein Wiedersehen im naechsten Leben Jerry!
We were privileged to serve and work with Jerry and Joan during their assignment to Germany in the early 1990’s. Jerry was an outstanding officer, highly motivated, totally dedicated to the USG mission. He set a leadership example for us all by displaying a strength of character and concern for the well-being of all personnel under his charge. Jerry will be missed and we thank him for his friendship and mentoring, and for his service to the country he loved.
A classmate and a decades-long friend and colleague. He served his country with honor and distinction. God give him rest.
Ronnie and I grew up, served as alter boys, graduated, and joined the Navy together. Although life separated us, we met at class reunions, and maintained our friendship thru e-mails. God just acquired a true and loyal friend who will be in my heart forever. Later Ron…..JLM
Joan, Please know that you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. We know that there is little we can say to console you but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time.”
Joan: You will not remember me but I was an Army officer assigned to the Central Registry Det. in Stuttgart in 1964 and worked closely with Jerry for several months. Very sorry to learn he had died. My best to you and the family.
Joan and family, it has been a long time since Frankfurt. We just want to offer our sympathy and prayers to all. We remember Jerry fondly, as a genuinely decent person who also happened to be very good at his work. Treasure your memories. All the best to everyone during a very difficult time. Kurt and Phyllis
I was privileged to know Jerry as a friend and colleague.As his obituary noted, he was modest, upbeat, and the kind of friend you would want at your side in both good and bad times.I will miss him greatly.
Jerry and I met in Frankfurt in 1959 and remained a dear friend over the years. I will always remember him as a fun-loving, upbeat guy who always greeted you with a big smile. He will be sorely missed.
My brother, Nyle, was a long time friend of Jerrys. Several years ago my wife, Mary, & I had the pleasure to have lunch with Jerry & Joan along with Nyle and his wife Joan. Jerry was very friendly, full of energy and talked lovingly about his family. Mary & I will be attending the interment on April 12th on behalf of Nyle as he will be recovering from knee replacement surgery.
I WORKED CLOSELY WITH JERRY FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS WHEN HE WAS STATIONED IN BERCHTESGADEN. BESIDES BEING VERY COMPETENT, HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST PERSONS I EVER WORKED WITH IN 37 YEARS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE.
A very good friend; the maker of many fond memories. With warm regards to Joan and family.
Dear Joanie Oh such wonderful memories I have of our years with you and Jerry in Berchtesgaden. I well remember one night at your house; after dinner Jerry set up the projector and we sat sipping wine, smiling at you all having fun. When the machine clattered to a halt and the movie stopped, we gasped, for there on the floor below the empty pick-up spool were seemingly endless miles of shiny brown film in curly tangles. It would take Jerry hours to wind it by hand, but he grinned and shrugged in his usual cheerful way! That beautiful smile was always there. Since then, we have lived a continent apart with no more sharing of our lives. 🙁 Jerry did come to Portland “on business” a few years ago and we dined together, just like old times, except that you weren’t there. We’d always been curious as to what he “did”, but he whispered ne’er a word, even then 40 years later. He will always be in my heart. He adored you, Joanie, and his darling girls. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Dear Joan, Since our first happy meeting with you and Jerry on that transatlantic crossing so many years ago, we have felt the warmth of your friendship even when we are far apart. We treasure memories of the wonderful time we all had on our subsequent reunion in New York when Jerry, especially, with his great sense of fun, his kindness and his generosity, made our stay such a happy one. We will miss Jerrys long letters giving us all your news and keeping our friendship alive. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a dear friend whom we will always remember with affection. Love Zoe and Raymond
It was our privilege to work with Jerry in Bulgaria and get to know Joan and the girls. What good times we had. Jerry was a wonderful person and friend who also made the best of every situation and saw the best in everyone. Our deepest sympathies to Joan and the family.