Siebert, Henry K. (1887-1952)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Jan 1 p. 1

Birth date: 1887 Sep 13

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SERVICES HELD AT HUTCHINSON FOR VICTIM OF ACCIDENT

Hutchinson, Kans. — Funeral services for Henry K. Siebert, 65, fatally injured when knocked from his bicycle here, were held at the First Mennonite church of Hutchinson on Dec. 22. The accident occurred Dec. 13, and he passed away at Grace hospital the following Thursday without regaining consciousness.

A native of the Buhler community, he had lived in Hutchinson since 1926, being employed here as a carpenter.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Jan 1 p. 9

text of obituary:

HENRY K. SIEBERT

Henry K. Siebert, son of Heinrich and Maria Kliewer Siebert was born September 13, 1887, a raised on a farm near Buhler, Kansas.

In March 1907 he realized the need of the Saviour and through the meetings conducted by Missionary John S. Voth at the K. M. B. church near Inman, Kansas, was converted and received peace with God. He was baptized March 31, 1907, by Rev. John Esau.

On September 4, 1910, he had his membership transferred to the Mennonite Brethren church in Buhler, Kansas.

On September 8, 1910, he was united in marriage with Agnes Wall, daughter of Franz Wall. To this union were born five children, one son dying in infancy. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

In 1912 the family moved McPherson, Kansas, where he was employed by the W. R. Milling Co. In 1926 they moved to Hutchinson, Kansas where he was employed much of his time as a carpenter.

On February 1, 1931, he had his membership transferred to to the First Mennonite church of Hutchinson, Kansas.

Mr. Siebert has had many trials in his life, but by faith in God he could always look up and overcome them. He often prayed that God should spare his life until he would be 65. God has granted him this wish. With a grateful heart, he often praised God for it and said “Now Lord, do with me as thou seest fit.” Often in his last days he made remarks that there was nothing between him and God, and that he was ready to go when the Lord would call him. He expressed his desires concerning the funeral and often remarked that his home was not here. We as a family are fully assured that he is now with the Lord and Saviour.

On Friday evening, before his accident, he took great care and pleasure in preparing for the family Christmas, arranging the tree and the manger scene, especially for his grandchildren whom he loved to please.

On Saturday morning, December 13, he seemed happy and went to town to complete his Christmas shopping. He had met with some relatives and among other things had mentioned they be careful in driving as it was dangerous. Also he made the remark, “We will have to take time to die.”

About twelve noon he started for home on his bicycle. He was struck by a car in front of 411 East Third St., and rushed to Grace hospital where he lay in a critical and unconscious condition until 12:46 a.m. Thursday morning, December 18, 1952, when the Lord called him Home. He never regained consciousness before death.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Agnes; one son, Frank J. Siebert of Leavenworth, Kansas; and three daughters, Martha, Mrs. Terrill Darnell of Hutchinson, Kansas, Ruth, Mrs. Ernest Koop of Reedley, Calif., and Eva, Mrs. Arthur Dick, Buhler, Kansas; two brothers, John K. Siebert, Buhler, and Cornelius J. Siebert, Belleflower [sic Bellflower], Calif.; and two sisters, Lydia, Mrs. H. H. Boldt, and Agnes, Mrs. J. P. Wiens, both of Reedley, Calif , three sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, seven grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. — The family