Deacon Joseph J. Seibert

Joseph J. Seibert, 90, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born March 13, 1934, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Valentine and Laonora (Koch) Seibert.

Joe was a Deacon, serving 47 years at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and St. Rupert’s.  He retired from Alcoa after 30 years as a Roll Grinder and Team Building Facilitator.  He volunteered at the Newburgh senior center, was very active in the Men’s Club and K of C.  Joe, along with his late wife, Mary Virginia "Ginny" Seibert, organized Happy Hoosier bus trips, and were foster parents for 10 years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Joe is survived by his sons, Deacon David (Melanie) of Newburgh, Deacon Michael (Mary) of Celestine, Timothy of Newburgh; daughters, Rebecca Heerdink (Dave) of Evansville, Beth Gillis (Terry) of Prospect, PA, Patricia Schnautz (Doug) of Evansville, Anita Reising (Dan) of Owensville, Jennifer Schmitz (Greg) of Evansville, Sheryl Etienne (Dan) of Dale, Jaime Wright (Ed) of North Carolina, 23 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and a sister, Lorena Harms.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Virginia "Ginny" Seibert; his parents; son, Joseph, Jr.; daughter, Mary Virginia; grandsons, Elijah Etienne and John Seibert; son-in-law Dan Etienne; brothers Sylvester and Jacob, and sisters Josephine and Veronica.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 625 Frame Rd., Newburgh, Indiana, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m., with burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.

A visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m., with a wake service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 625 Frame Rd., Newburgh, IN. 47630

Memorial contributions may be made to the Deacon Joe and Ginny Seibert Endowment, c/o St. John the Baptist Parish, 625 Frame Rd., Newburgh, IN 47630.

Sympathy wishes to the family may be made at www.titzerfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are in the care of Titzer Family Funeral Homes.