Dometic Marine Saddened by Death of Longtime Engineering Leader

Longtime Dometic Marine engineer Jim Sigler died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8. He was 64.

Sigler began his engineering career at Mansfield Sanitary Pottery, which later became SeaLand Technology and is currently Dometic Corporation, Sanitation Division. On March 16, he would have achieved 40 years of service. Previously, Sigler served in the Army during the Vietnam era.

"Jim was a creative and extremely dedicated engineering leader. Many of his product developments became the foundation of our successful sanitation division. He was awarded several patents for his innovative designs and advancements in the field of marine and RV sanitation. Jim had a great sense of humor, and was very generous and supportive to all fellow employees and customers. He will be greatly missed," said Frank Marciano, President, Dometic Marine.

Sigler, of rural Perrysville, Ohio, is survived by his wife, Sharon, and three sons and daughters-in-law; Robert and Aemie Sigler of Millersburg; Ohio, Westin and Amy Sigler of Columbia City, Indiana; and Ryan Sigler of Mansfield, Ohio; and six grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Loudonville Baptist Temple, 15528 State Route 3, Loudonville, OH 44842.