John Seifert

John Leo Seifert passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home in Nederland, CO following a long illness.
John was born in Cedar Rapids, IA to James and Nancy Seifert on November 24, 1962. John was a graduate of St. John's University and received his Master's Degree in Emergency Services Management. John worked in his family business and was an entrepreneur owning several retail ventures headquartered in Michigan and Colorado. John was actively involved in his community of Nederland, CO. John served as a Deputy Sheriff until his retirement in 2009. In 2009 John received recognition for meritorious and heroic actions. John was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Lisa Keeter; His children, Rebecca, Sierra and Nicole and their mother Sarah Poole Seifert; Sister, Kathy (Iowa City, IA); Brother, Jim (Cedar Rapids, IA); and 14 nieces and nephews. John's passions were many and focused primarily on giving to others. Memorials can be directed to the family, the Nederland Fire Department or the Boulder County Sheriff's Department for Victim's Assistance.