Joann “Josie” Siebert, age 96, of Jasper

Josie was born on December 9, 1928, to Hilbert and Hilda (Gutzweiler) Kuebler. She married Robert Siebert on May 10, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2020.

She was a 1946 graduate from Jasper High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University from the School of Business in June of 1950. While attending IU, she was a member of the Alpha Chi social sorority and became a devoted IU fan. Following graduation from IU, Josie returned to Jasper and taught at Ireland High School.  

After retiring from teaching to start a family, she joined her husband working in sales and bookkeeping at The Modern/Siebert’s and at General Beverage.

Josie was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper where she was a member of the Parish Council, Daughters of Isabella, and their St. Anne’s Society.  She was also an active member in the Jasper community. She served as a Cub Scout Leader, Charter member of the Memorial Hospital Foundation, Tri Kappa Sorority, Pan Hellenic Association, Jasper German Club, Jasper Country Club Golf Association, Indiana University Alumni Association, Indiana University Varsity Club, IU Alumni Club of Dubois County, and the Indiana University Presidents Circle.

Josie loved spending time at the family cabin and farm along the White River near Haysville with her family gardening, fishing, boating, and entertaining. She also enjoyed golfing, skiing, travel, and loved social time with family and friends.Josie and Bob were avid supporters of the IU Football and Basketball teams and spent time traveling to Bloomington and various other places around the United States following the teams’ games and tournaments. 

She is survived by seven children: Jim (Jane) Siebert, Jasper; Sandy Siebert and companion Stan Leinenbach, Jasper; Mike (Cathy) Siebert, Jasper; John (Lisa) Siebert, Jasper; Mark (Miriam) Siebert, Floyds Knobs; Joe (Christine) Siebert, Louisville; Ann Siebert Metzger, Jasper; 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law, Marilyn (John) Thyen.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Joann “Josie” Siebert will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper.A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, at the Becher-Kluesner downtown funeral home. A rosary will be prayed at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers and gifts, please make memorial contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Bob and Josie Siebert Endowment at the Dubois County Foundation, or to a favorite charity.Online