A memorial was held Friday (07.24) to honor a former Charles City mayor who passed away last week.
Often referred to as the “Encyclopedia of Charles City,” Jeff Sisson served as mayor from 1994-1995. He was also President of the Riverside Cemetery Association and the North Cedar Aviation Authority. Sisson was a member of the Lions and the Elks Clubs, and a supporter of the Floyd County Museum and Historical Society.
Speaking to a group of about 200 at the memorial at Victory Park near the suspension bridge Friday morning, Erik Hoefer talked of Sisson’s love for Charles City.
Sisson was also a history teacher in the Charles City School District and coached eighth-grade boys basketball. He was known for pushing kids to a higher level.
Sisson passed away July 21st at the age of 70.
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