Ross V. Siers age 77 of Rockford died on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his home in Rockford, Minnesota. He was born July 17, 1933 to Harry and Anna (Reece) Siers in Wadena County, Minnesota.

Ross was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He was a longtime upholsterer and gardener in the Rockford area. He was a talented and creative man who loved to give of himself and his work.

Ross is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norie; children Joe (Lisa) Siers, Marcia (Michael) Slagerman, Alan (LaTina) Siers, Gordy (Julie) Siers, Monica (John) Hemming, Michael (Carolyn) Siers; 17 grandchildren: Jeremy (Kristen) Siers, Matthew (Brenda) Siers, Janine (Brian) Page, Christopher Siers, Andrew (Frances) Lafferty, Kelly Lafferty, Maluhia Siers, Liam Siers, Kayla Goodridge, Kelsey Goodridge, Emma Siers, John Siers, Grace Siers, Maggie Siers, Letitia Siers, Daniel Siers, Elena Siers; 5 great grandchildren: Theresa Siers, Benjamin Siers, Katelyn Siers, Carson Siers, Natalie Page. Siblings Don (Joyce) Siers, Pearl Wilson, Norma (John) Odden, Wayne (Fay) Siers, Evelyn (Bob) Balsiger, Dale (Joan) Siers, Ruth Stiller; and sister-in-law Fay Siers.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Anna Siers, siblings and spouses Harry Siers, Willis (Bea) Siers, Fern (Ben) Gunderson; brothers-in-law Claude Stiller and Charles Wilson.

Memorial services were held on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Our Father’s Lutheran Church in Rockford, Minnesota. Inurnment with military honors will take place at a later date at the Elmwood Cemetery in Rockford, Minnesota. Pastor Jon Rhodes officiated at the services. Memorials preferred.