Lester D. Siebert

Lester D. Siebert, 76, of Cape Girardeau, and formerly of Cobden, died Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home. 

He was born on June 27, 1944, in Satanta, Kan., the son of John W. and Lydia K. Neufield Siebert. 

He married Martha Davis on July 8, 1965, in Alameda, Calif.

Mr. Siebert is survived by his wife, Martha Siebert; a granddaughter, Molly Siebert; one brother, Waldo (Mary) Siebert; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Siebert; and four sisters, Geneva Fast, Ruby Siebert, Mary Ann Klaassen and Irene Isaac.

Mr. Siebert was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cobden. He served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed wood working and building things with his hands. He built and flew many radio-controlled airplanes. 

Funeral services for Mr. Siebert were at noon Saturday, June 5, at the First Baptist Church in Cobden, with the Rev. Ed Falgout officiating. Interment followed in Ebenezer Hall Cemetery in Lick Creek. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials can be made to the Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi or to the BMEN at First Baptist Church of Cobden. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden was in charge of arrangements.