November 22, 1924 – May 24, 2018
Christa Maria (Seidel) Siemer, 93, departed this life on May 24th, 2018. Christa, or Chris (as she was known to many) was born on November 22, 1924 in Trachenberg, Germany. As the daughter of a dentist, Christa spent a happy childhood until World War II when the family became refugees. At the age of 16 Christa joined the Red Cross as a nurse’s aide.
Following the end of the war, Christa worked in the civilian department for the United States Army. It was during this time she decided she wanted to be an American. She applied for an Au Pair position in Dorchester England. While in England, Christa learned the English language and earned enough money for passage to America.
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