Wilbert Albert Sieg was born Jan. 27, 1930, in Truman, Minn., the son of Paul and Hildegard (Firchau) Sieg. He attended school in South Branch and Truman High School. He entered the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. He met Catherine Elizabeth Davis and they were married In South Branch on Feb. 4, 1956. Their marriage was blessed with seven children. Wilbert was a farmer of livestock and the agriculture of southern Minnesota. He was active on the boards of several area groups, REA Board of Directors for 22 years, CTV, and the Truman Retirement Home Board. He was active in his church and the Lewisville American Legion. He was the little league coach for the South Branch boys for many years, and he instilled this love for playing ball into his children. He loved to play cards and played often with his family and the Lewisville Gang. His hard-working ethics are something he instilled in his children and grandchildren. Wilbert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kay Sieg of South Branch; children, Douglas (Midge) Sieg of Truman, Curtis Sieg of St. James, Brian Sieg of St. James, Alan (Rudine) Sieg of Truman, Julie (Daniel) Barickman of Garner, Iowa, Jackie (John) Luttrell of Clark, S.D., and Jodi (Erin) Hill of Maxwell, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Olivia Kopischke of Lewisville; many “favorite nieces,” other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kimberly Sieg; great-granddaughter, Emily Hissam; sister, Violet (Jack) Koenig; and brother-in-law, Harold Kopischke. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Martin Luther High School.

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