Loren Fredrick Siems, 75 of Fairfax, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2015 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, with burial to follow in Shueyville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Brosh Chapel. Loren was born November 1, 1939 near Parnell, the son of Carroll and Leota (Collingwood) Siems. Loren was united in marriage to Elizabeth Cerveny, they were later divorced. He was self-employed for many years as a heavy equipment operator and later with Iowa City Excavating & Grading. Loren was later married to Mary Ann Cerveny. He enjoyed fishing, having coffee with friends at Hy-Vee, and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. Loren is survived by his wife of 25 years Mary Ann; children Jens (Paula) Nissen of Collins, Lisa (Jeff) Jackson of Durant, Oklahoma, Loren (Stephanie) Siems of Whitesboro, Texas, Les (Modesty) Siems of Denison, Texas; step-children Jeff Donoghue of North Liberty and Jackie Hardwick of Euless, Texas; nine grandchildren; three step-greatgrandchildren; siblings Leora (Louis) Iburg, Lawrence (Carol) Siems, Lois Ann (Bill) Miller, Lesley (Sue) Siems, Luella Iberg, Linda (Don) Hiner and Caryol Jean Frericks. He was preceded in death by parents, son Donn Nissen, grandson Matthew Nissen, and a brother Louis Siems. Memorials may be directed to either American Heart Association or the American Kidney Foundation in his name.