Age 92 years. Beloved husband for 70 ½ years of Jane A. Sijan (nee Attridge). Dear father of Marc F. (Patricia) Sijan, Janine Sijan Rozina and the late Capt. Lance Peter Sijan, USAF. Loving grandfather of Marc and Ryan, Sijan, Caleb and Ali Jane Rozina. Fond brother of Rose Podriznik. Preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary Sijan and sisters, Helen Abrams and Angeline Vail. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Syl was a graduate of Bay View High School and went on to become an honorary graduate of Ripon College. He was a successful restaurateur for over 40 years with a proud foundation rooted in Serbian heritage, being a son of one of St. Sava's charter members. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be used to establish a foundation at the 128th/440th Community Council, c/o 1831 E. Grange Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 to support the returning active duty personnel and families. As Jane reflects, "Syl had an unbridled energy. He always enjoyed life most when he was with his family or working with his hands. He admired his children and loved us all so deeply, that we always knew we were safe and taken care of. Our marriage of over 70 ½ years was a very special one."
Age 92 years. Beloved husband for 70 ½ years of Jane A. Sijan (nee Attridge). Dear father of Marc F. (Patricia) Sijan, Janine Sijan Rozina and the late Capt. Lance Peter Sijan, USAF. Loving grandfather of Marc and Ryan, Sijan, Caleb and Ali Jane Rozina. Fond brother of Rose Podriznik. Preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary Sijan and sisters, Helen Abrams and Angeline Vail. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Syl was a graduate of Bay View High School and went on to become an honorary graduate of Ripon College. He was a successful restaurateur for over 40 years with a proud foundation rooted in Serbian heritage, being a son of one of St. Sava's charter members. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be used to establish a foundation at the 128th/440th Community Council, c/o 1831 E. Grange Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 to support the returning active duty personnel and families. As Jane reflects, "Syl had an unbridled energy. He always enjoyed life most when he was with his family or working with his hands. He admired his children and loved us all so deeply, that we always knew we were safe and taken care of. Our marriage of over 70 ½ years was a very special one."
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