John Siebert

John Edward Siebert, 79, of Tilsit passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born July 31, 1938, in Tilsit, the son of Edwin and Dina Fluegge Siebert. He and Nelda Zoellner were married November 1969 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim.

John was a life member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit where he was baptized on September 4, 1938 and confirmed on April 6, 1952. He served in the Army National Guard. John enjoyed the outdoors where he farmed the family farm near Tilsit. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Loving survivors include his wife of 47 years, a son, Gary (Nicole) Siebert of Cape Girardeau, three grandchildren, Kelsi, Coby, and Kory Siebert of Cape Girardeau, a brother, Kenneth (Elda) Siebert of Tilsit, and a sister, Betty Siebert of Tilsit.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be in Chapel B at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Monday, September 11, 2017 starting at 9:30 am until service time.

Funeral service will be Monday, September 11, 2017, at 10:30 am, at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Boettcher officiating.

Interment will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Tilsit.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Tilsit Cemetery Fund.

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