Jelt Sietsema
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Jelt Sietsema | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Johannes Kolderman |
| Succeeded by | Ken Sikkema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1921 |
| Died | January 29, 2005 (aged 83) |
| Resting place | Grandville, Michigan |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Betty |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank |  Staff sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Jelt Sietsema (May 7, 1921 – January 29, 2005) was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing part of Kent County from 1969 through 1986.[1]
A native of Grand Rapids, Sietsema was a veteran of World War II serving in the European Theater. He attended Radio Electronics Television School, and married Betty Jean Eastman in 1948.[2]