Arnold Arnie Siegel, former president of Siegel Oil Company and a dynamic leader in Denvers Jewish community, passed away June 27, 2013, in Denver.
Rabbi Steven Rubenstein and Cantor Joel Lichterman officiated at the June 30 service held at BMH-BJ: The Denver Synagogue. Interment followed at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Arnold was well known for his cheerfulness, warmth, sweetness and capable abilities, the family said. People trusted him to be honest and wise.
He was a major presence in any organization and he never disappointed. He also was very jovial and had a terrific sense of humor. All the kids just loved him.
Mr. Siegel was born April 24, 1926, in Denver, to Rose and Ben Siegel. He graduated West High School in two years.
He joined the US Navy on Sept. 13, 1944 and served as a Seabee on various islands in the South Pacific until 1946. He returned to Denver, where he graduated from DU.
Mr. Siegel married Marlene Ruby on July 6, 1952.
After his college graduation, Mr. Siegel joined his father at the Siegel Oil Company. He was president of the company until his retirement in 1990.
Mr. Siegel chaired the American Jewish Committee, was president of BMJ-BJ for four consecutive years and served on the boards of the Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado and Loup JCC.
Jewish National Fund honored Arnold and his brother Larry Siegel.
He also was vice chair of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City and chaired Colorado Petroleum Marketers.
A 32nd degree Mason and potentate of the El Jebel Shrine, Mr. Siegel was an esteemed stamp collector and a historian who specialized in modern American and Denver history.
Mr. Siegel is survived by his wife Marlene Siegel; children Jay Siegel, Lee (Melanie Reich) Siegel and Sondra (Alex) Turkins; grandchildren Evan Rose, Ashley Rose, Zachery Siegel, Josh Siegel and Philip Siegel; and brother Larry (Susan) Siegel and sister Charleen Levitt.
Contributions may be made to Shalom Park or BMH-BJ: The Denver Synagogue.
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