Elmer Seibert

ELMER SEIBERT Elmer Seibert of Evansville, died Friday, February 03, 2006. Elmer was born to Anna (Miller) and Henry Seibert on December 30, 1917 in St. Phillips, Indiana in Posey County. He was very ill after birth which handicapped him for the entirety of his life, however it did not hinder his determination, success or happiness. Most of his life he was a resident of Posey County, but presently was a resident of Vanderburgh County. After elementary school he attended Mt. Vernon High School for one year. Due to transportation problems he graduated from Reitz High School in 1936. Elmer then attended Lockyear Business College and graduated in 1940. Elmer’s first job was with Sunbeam (now Whirlpool). In 1941, he began work at Servel, Inc. in inventory control. He worked at Servel until in closed in 1957. He then continued to work in various jobs and in 1969 started his own business, Seibert’s Seeds and Chemical from which he retired in 1983. During his working days, he was a member of the Evansville Forman’s Club and served as a director for several years. He was also a charter member of the St. Phillips Conservation Club and served as its secretary and president. He continued in community service in St. Phillips when he and several others organized the Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department. Elmer served as its president for eleven years. Additionally, he was a director of the Mutual Insurance Association of Southern Indiana. Elmer was a member of the Evansville Country Club until recently and also a member of the Evansville Kennel Club. Elmer was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ. Prior to this, he was a member of Zion United Church of Christ Lippe. At Zion he served as Sunday School Superintendent and held several church offices. Elmer is survived by his wife of twenty years, Dorothy Bray-Seibert, and his daughter, Melanie Powell and her husband, Dr. David Powell of St. Phillips. A step-daughter, Dr. Norma Faust and her husband, Dr. Ronald Faust of Evansville and granddaughters, Hillary and Hayley Powell of St. Phillips, a step-grandson, Thomas Faust, numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive Mr. Seibert. Elmer was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ellen (Calvert) Seibert, his parents, Anna and Henry Seibert, three sisters, Esther Seibert, Irma Bosecker and Thelma Roehr and two brothers, Harold and Earl Seibert. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 6, 2006 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Kenneth Scherry and Rev. Joseph Fraccaro officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2 until 8 P.M. Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions in memory of Elmer may be made to the Marrs Volunteer Fire Department, 3030 S. St. Philip Road, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620. Condolences may be made online @ www.pierrefuneralhome.com

Elmer Seibert

December 30, 1917 - February 3, 2006