Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred owner and trainer Sigurd ‘Siggie’ Nees passed away at home on Wednesday, February 3 in the arms of his wife, Bev, at the age of 78.
A couple of Nees’ most well known horses are the nine-year-old Duke Of York gelding Open All Doors and 12-year-old Albert Albert mare J N Away.
Siggie leaves behind his sisters, Ursula / Dieter , Christa / Paul and Cornelia / Rolfe, all of West Germany. Predeceased by his oldest sister, Galinda / Gert. He also leaves behind his loving niece, Romy / John, and his adored sister in law, Gloria / Denis, and many other family members in West Germany and the U.S.
Cremation has already taken place. A celebration of life will be held March 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 117 Byron St. South, Whitby, Ont.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Michaels Hospital, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney-Diabetic Centre, Whitby.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Sigurd ‘Siggie’ Nees.