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Robert Siebee Obituary

Robert "Bob" Edward Siebee COLUMBIA - Robert "Bob" Edward Siebee, 95, passed away Friday, October 14th, 2016. Bob was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 11, 1921. He Entered the US Army Air Corps and served in Europe during World War II and received a purple heart. After the war he had a lifelong career as a sales engineer in the ball-bearing industry, retiring from Bearing Distributors Inc. Columbia South Carolina. He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis Jacocks Siebee; sister, Doris Papke (Hugh); and son, Bill Siebee. He is survived by his children, Marie Siebee, Alice Switzer, Patricia Siebee and Robert E. Siebee Jr.; stepsons, John W Alexander (Wanda) and Paul D Alexander; grandchildren, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Tyler, Matthew & Corey; and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Abigail, William, Rayana and Caden. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Legion of Mary, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by The State on Oct. 19, 2016.

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Eileen Sullivan

October 26, 2016

To the Siebee Family, I am so sorry for your loss & will keep you in my prayers.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

October 20, 2016

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

Lois Scott

October 22, 2016

I am so happy that I met Mr. Siebee about 4 years ago through where I work. What a nice, humble man. We enjoyed many talks however, he never told me about having earned a purple heart. Please know that you his family are in my prayers at this time.

Catherine Baker

October 19, 2016

It has been a honor & privilege to be your neighbor. I will miss you dearly. I send the highest of good & peaceful thoughts to the family during this time.

Mike Padua

October 19, 2016

In this time of sadness, may you see God in the faces of friends, hear Him in their voices , feel Him in the touch of their hands.
May their help, caring and sympathy reflect His love and kindness at this time when you need Him most. With caring thoughts.
I have gotten close to Bob while visiting him and giving him communion every week , We are sure going to miss Bob. May God bless him forever.

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