Kurt D. Siedschlaw

Kurt David Siedschlaw, 75 of Kearney passed away Monday, July 1, 2025 at St. John’s Good Samaritan Society in Kearney. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Thursday, August 7, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Kearney. Kurt was born August 7, 1949 in Huron, South Dakota to Wenton and Betty (Cook) Siedschlaw. He attended college the now-defunct Huron College just up Highway 37 from his hometown of Woonsocket, South Dakota After completing his bachelor’s degree, he was hired as a state probation and parole officer and graduated from the South Dakota law enforcement training academy in 1974. He spent five years as a probation and parole officer before making the decision to attend graduate school at Michigan State University. Siedschlaw earned his master’s degree in criminal justice administration in December 1977. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota. Kurt served as professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska-Kearney for over 29 years. Kurt was united in marriage to Joni Tschetter on June 27, 1971 in Huron, SD. This union was blessed with four children. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Alissa Tschetter-Siedschlaw (Edward Llambias) of Des Moines, IA, Caleb (Tisha) Tschetter- Siedschlaw of Dodge City, KS, Seth (Justine) Tschetter-Siedschlaw of Kearney, Maia (Andrew) Galloway of Kearney; grandchildren, Breanna Colette, Noah Kurt, Madilyn Jammie, Tyler Carlos, Samuel James, Cadyn Colette, Tegan Caleb, Camden Thomas, Brigham John, Hudson Elias, Henry James, Wren Elizabeth, Ella Joanne, Laila Alissa, Maika Ray, Remington David; step-grandchildren, Noah Oliver, Georgina Patricia, Jackson Wayne, Maverick Dewey; siblings, Bonnie (Larry) Traetow and Nancy (Lonnie) Nack; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Kurt was preceded in death by his parents; wife Joni Tschetter; siblings, Mary Alice Siedschlaw, Richard Siedschlaw, Marjorie Lewis and Robert Siedschlaw Donation are suggested to the Kearney First United Methodist church or The Bear Project https://bearproject.net/. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Kurt D. Siedschlaw

August 7, 1949 - July 1, 2025