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Marcy J. Sieggreen

June 30, 1973 — July 26, 2016

Marcy J. Sieggreen, age 43, of Lake Orion passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 26, 2016. She was born on June 30, 1973 in Westland, Michigan; daughter of Dwight and Mary (nee Larson) Sieggreen. Marcy graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a double Bachelor's degree in Earth Science, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems and Geography and earned a Master’s Degree in Biological Science from Wayne State University. She was currently working toward a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Antioch University. Marcy worked as the Curator of Amphibians for the Detroit Zoological Society since 2008.  She was responsible for overseeing all programs and operations at the Detroit Zoo’s National Amphibian Conservation Center, which included animal care, breeding, conservation programs, guest experience and research.  Marcy was passionate about amphibian conservation; she led the Detroit Zoological Society’s cooperative breeding efforts for many endangered amphibian species and was a leader in the assessment of amphibian populations in the Peruvian Amazon. She conducted field surveys to document species living along the Amazon and Napo rivers and tested for chytridiomycosis, an amphibian disease that is wiping out amphibian populations in parts of the world.  She served on the board of the International Amphibian Survival Alliance and several Association of Zoos and Aquarium committees. Prior to working at the zoo she was an Administrator at the Michigan Humane Society. Marcy had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed traveling to many exotic places throughout the world. Her frequent travel partner was her father. She often expressed her creativity through photography and drawing.  Marcy also enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening.  She was an incredibly positive person who left an impression with everyone she met.  Marcy will be truly missed by everyone who loved her. She is survived by her loving parents, Dwight and Mary Sieggreen; her partner of 6 years, Jeff Jundt and beloved dogs, Kaiser and Willy; her sister Marisa (Jeff) Cullens; her niece Aili Cullens; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Eleanor Sieggreen and Vaughn and Margaret Larson. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions in her name to the Detroit Zoological Society, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48067.Please note there is a Made in Michigan Festival in downtown Northville and parking will be limited. Additional parking is available at The First Baptist Church of Northville, 217 North Wing Street; a 2 block walk to the funeral home.
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