Phillip Maas Siggelkow

Posted by derrick on March 25, 2008

Phillip Maas Siggelkow, 65, died unexpectedly Sunday March 16.

He was born Sept.1, 1942 in Janesville, Wis. to Harvey Siggelkow and Hilda (Maas) Siggelkow. He was the founder and co-owner (with Linda Michiels Siggelkow) of Blackhawk Outfitters and Canoe, where he left a permanent mark of innovative canoe design and construction. His most memorable voyage was the groundbreaking trip, paddling a solo canoe on Alaska’s Noatak River. A true renaissance man, Phillip spent his entire life reading, learning and applying new skills. His life-long project was expanding his knowledge of woodworking and the study of American life, furniture and collectibles of the late 19th century through the early 20th century. Like people of the era, he spent his time crafting his home to represent the history of the period.

He is survived by a daughter, Sara L. Siggelkow of Baraboo; Linda Michiels of Madison; a sister, Linda (Donn) Vance of Cordova, Tenn.; an aunt, Louise Kidder of Edgerton; and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral: Respecting Phillip’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. A remembrance gathering will be held Sunday, March 30, from 1 :30 to 3:30 at his daughter’s home in Baraboo.

Memorials: In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial is being established in Phillip’s name.

Further information can be obtained from Cress Funeral Services (608) 238-3434.

In the words of Frank Lloyd Wright, his favorite project was “the next one”.

- obituary from Sawer County Record

- More from the QCC Kayaks website