Donald R. Seibert

July 27, 1945 - December 2, 2021

Donald R. Seibert, 76, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House. He was born July 27, 1945 in St. Wendel, Indiana to the late Clemens and Cecelia (Schapker) Seibert. Donald graduated from Mater Dei High School. He proudly served in the Evansville Fire Department for 32 years starting as a Private and elevating to the position of Captain and Chief Administrative Officer. He remained engaged socially with both current and past firefighters his entire life. After his retirement, he would go for daily walks and often stop by Hose House 14 to check in. He was a very active member at St. Benedict Cathedral for over 55 years and attended daily mass. He served on the Parish Council and also as an usher for many years. Donald coached girls’ basketball, assisted in setting up and tearing down for the Summer Social, made a million snow cones, popped a lot of popcorn, chaired the fish fry, and after retirement, volunteered in the school cafeteria. Donald was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was an extremely generous person. He loved and supported his entire family throughout his life. He was in the bleachers for all the kids’ events: basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, softball, swimming, track and cross country, volleyball, and football. He even attended band events and school holiday concerts and plays. He was a great handyman, helping the entire family with various home improvement projects and landscaping. Donald was an avid fan of Memorial football, Cardinals baseball, and all car racing. He truly enjoyed life and loved all people. Donald is survived by his wife of 56 years Kathleen Seibert; daughters, Suzanne Seibert, Joan (Shawn) McCoy, Elizabeth (Scott) Voegel; son, Alex (Denice) Seibert, all of Evansville; brother, Clem (Betty) Seibert, Jr. of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Andrew Schenk, Emily Grimwood, Kathleen and Anna McCoy, Nathaniel Seibert, Christopher and Gabriel Voegel; and great grandson, Noah Schenk. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rachel Grimwood; sister, Evelyn Paul; and brothers, Herman, Harry, Charles, and Robert Seibert. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2021 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue where a Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery where the Evansville Fire Department Honor Guard will conduct graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.