Harley Siebert

SIEBERT, Harley Ralph - Of Flint, age 85, died Monday, October 10, 2011 at Fenton Extended Care. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, with military honors under the auspices of the Marine Corps League Flint Detachment #155 Honor Guard, Pastor Carl Cooke officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Eastwood United Methodist Church. Visitation 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Harley was born in Atlas Township, MI on September 1, 1926. He married Judith Green on August 18, 1990. Harley served in the United States Navy during World War II and the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Flint Elks Lodge 222 and UAW Local #651. Harley was "a friend of Bill's" through AA for over 30 years. He attended Eastwood United Methodist Church since 1990. Harley was an avid golfer and dancer. Mr. Siebert was employed by AC Spark Plug Division for 28 years, retiring in 1988. Surviving are wife, Judith (Judy); 6 children, Roberta (George) Brown of Fenton, Patricia Siebert of Fenton, Bernard (Elyda) Siebert of Dexter, NY, Veronica Siebert of Madison Heights, MI, Theresa L. Siebert of Raleigh, North Carolina, Natalie (Rick) Jason of East Jordan, MI; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 5 step-children, Robin A. Ackerman of Indianapolis, Virginia K (Fredrick) Ackerman of Trafalgar, IN, Keith A. (Retha) Green of Indianapolis, IN, Bonnie M. (Mark) Raymond of Swartz Creek, MI and Brenda S. Green of Flint; 9 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; Mother-in-law, Geraldine "Gerry" Castle of Flint; sister, Glenna and husband Merlin Teed of Linden; sister-in-law, Ellen (Richard) Lynn of Burton; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Matilda Siebert; 1 sister and 3 brothers. Special thank you to nephews, Kirk and wife Carol Reid, Jim Reid, Heartland Hospice Care, Willowbrook Manor and Fenton Healthcare for all their care and support. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com