Herman Seibert

Herman Joseph Seibert, age 81, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital. Herman was born October 11, 1930 to the late, Clemens and Cecelia (Schapker) Seibert at St. Mary’s Hospital. He grew up in St. Wendel, IN, attended St. Wendel Grade School and was a 1948 graduate of Reitz Memorial High School. Following his high school graduation, Herman was employed as an aircraft assembler at Seeger Refrigeration Company, now known as Whirlpool Corporation. In 1953, he was called to active duty from the Indiana Reserves and served in the 65th Military Police Company during the European Occupation in Vienna, Austria. Upon his return from duty he continued his employment with Whirlpool until retiring in 1990. In May of 1955, Herman met his future bride, the former Marian Kercher, at Lamey’s Grove and they were married the following year. During the 1950’s, Herman was an active volunteer with the St. Wendel Double I League baseball team. He served as league scorekeeper and treasurer until the 1980’s. He was also a member of the St. Wendel Knights of St. John, VFW Post #6576 in Wadesville and was active in the founding of the Junior Sheriff’s , Herman and his wife, Marian moved to Evansville in 1957 and became active members of St. Benedict Catholic Church. For over 30 years, he served as an usher at the 6:00 A.M. Sunday mass. He took immense pride in the academic accomplishments of his daughter, Lisa and grandson, Richard who both earned advanced degrees. He enjoyed following both Memorial and Mater Dei athletics, especially while his grandson, Chris Koester, was playing football and basketball at Mater Dei. He was also an avid fan of his great grandchildren’s basketball, soccer and baseball teams. He enjoyed fishing, picked up golf in his retirement and was seldom seen without his pipe. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Marian (Kercher) Seibert; a daughter, Lisa Koester of Evansville; two grandsons, Christopher (Elizabeth) Koester and Richard (Carissa) Koester; three great grandchildren, Bryce, Vince and Sophia Koester and five brothers, Harry Seibert, Charles (Mary) Seibert, both of St. Wendel, Robert Seibert of Newburgh, Clemens (Betty) Seibert, Jr. of Oronoco, MN and Don (Kathy) Seibert of Evansville and many nieces and nephews. Herman was preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Paul and infant twins, Carolyn and Marilyn Seibert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Rev. Harold Hammerstein officiating. Entombment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church and the St. Wendel Knights of St. John at 6:00 P.M. Friends may also visit with the family from 8:30 A.M. until service time on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1328 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714 or to the Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532.

Herman Seibert

October 11, 1930 - June 6, 2012