Kenneth Louis Siebert

Kenny Siebert, 81, of Jackson passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born April 26, 1937, in Jackson, to Edwin Otto and Dina Hulda Fluegge Siebert. He was baptized June 26, 1937, and confirmed March 18, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit, where his church membership remained. He and Elda Mae Nitsch were married March 15, 1959, at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson.

Kenny drove a truck for Freeman Siebert in Daisy and Straightway in Jackson. He was a road superintendent, working nearly 41 years for the Cape Girardeau County Highway Department, retiring in April of 1999. He often recalled his favorite memories of building bridges, clearing roads (especially the blizzard of 1979) and being involved in the construction of the Diversion Channel Bridge. Kenny and Elda lived in Tilsit for several years before moving to Jackson. From 1972 to 2008, Kenny farmed, raising hogs, cattle and hay near Tilsit.

Kenny enjoyed dancing at Stroder Country and the American Legion Hall in Jackson. He loved to play cards with his friends and thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Loving survivors include his wife, Elda Siebert, of Jackson; two daughters, Martha (Claude) Friese of Jackson and Mary Henson of Jackson; four grandchildren, Travis (Kelsie) Friese of Sikeston, Missouri, Austin (Dawn) Friese of Whitewater, Kaylan "Katie" Friese of Cape Girardeau and Amanda Henson (Roger Poole) of Cape Girardeau; five great-grandchildren, Allyse, Amelia and Jayden Tucker and Kendra and Raelynn Poole; a sister, Betty L. Siebert of Jackson; a sister-in-law, Nelda (the late John) Siebert of Jackson; a nephew, Gary (Nicole) Siebert of Cape Girardeau; a great-niece, Kelsi Siebert; and two great-nephews, Coby and Kory Siebert, all of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Siebert.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Boettcher officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit or the Alzheimer's Association.

Sympathy messages may be sent to the family online at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.