Pamela Sigler
She was born Sept. 6, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in Table Grove. She is a daughter of James Wink and Celia Harris. She married Gary Sigler on Jan. 10, 1965, in Table Grove. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by one sister, Connie Baltzelle. Surviving are one daughter, Becky (and Tim) Straley of Vero Beach, Fla.; one son, Zac (and Abbey) Sigler of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Jamell (and Jeff) Adkisson; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She graduated from VIT High School in 1961 and attended Western Illinois University and Colorado State University. It was while attending Colorado State University that Pamela met Gary. Later, while Gary was stationed in Texas, she graduated from Texas Tech with a BA in 1965. In 1995 she earned her master’s degree at Maryville University of St. Louis. In 1963, she earned the title of Illinois State Rodeo Queen and competed in the National Rodeo Queen contest in Las Vegas. She always felt her teaching career dovetailed with her passion for working with horses. She taught at school in Bushnell for a total of 14 years. Later as they moved to Indiana and Missouri, she continued teaching at Sacred Heart, Eureka, Mo., substituting in Indiana, and completed her teaching career at Pacific High School in Missouri. At each move she relished the idea of working with new students and often was the Cheerleading Coach. In 2002, Gary and Pamela moved to Springfield to be closer to family. Cremation rites were accorded. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Louis County Police Welfare Association, 7900 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105 or the Table Grove Community Fire Station. Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Vol. 148, No. 16
Pamela D. Sigler, 82, of Auburn died Sept. 3, 2025, in hospice care.
