Paul Siebenmorgen M.D.

Paul Siebenmorgen, M.D., 88, of Terre Haute died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009 in his residence. He was born Sept. 16, 1920 in Terre Haute to Louis Siebenmorgen and Ruby Curtis Siebenmorgen. Dr. Siebenmorgen was in private practice in Terre Haute from 1947 – 2000 specializing in Family Practice.Survivors include his wife Jane Waggoner Siebenmorgen whom he married June 20, 1948; one son, Paul Stephen Siebenmorgen and his wife Marilyn Sue of Archbold, Ohio; two daughters, Libby Ann Allen and her husband James D. of Indianapolis and Susan Siebenmorgen Amos, M.D. of Terre Haute; sister, Sarah E. Raines and her husband Dr. Dale Raines of Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Kari Moore, Jeffrey Brentlinger, Christy McQuade and her husband Terry, Katrina Wagner and her husband Scott, Stephen Paul Siebenmorgen and his wife Caitlyn, and Colleen, Andrea, and Patrick Amos; three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Sarah Moore and Corinne Brentlinger; five nieces and nephews and their families; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ruth Siebenmorgen; and great-granddaughter, Grace Caroline Wagner. Dr. Siebenmorgen was valedictorian of Wiley High School in 1938, received his BS in Education from Indiana State Teachers College in 1941, received his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1944, and served his Internships at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from 1944-1945.He was a Captain in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during World War II.Dr. Siebenmorgen was Associate Clinical Faculty at the Terre Haute Center for Medical Education from 1974 – 2000; Indiana University School of Medicine, Dept. of Family Medicine Preceptor from 1968 – 2000; St. Anthony School of Nursing Infectious Disease Instructor from 1948 – 1958; and Indiana State University School of Nursing Clinical Instructor from 1960 – 1970.His professional affiliations included the American Medical Association where he was Chairman of the Indiana Delegation to the A.M.A. in 1986; the Indiana State Medical Association where he was on the Board of Trustees, Chairman, on the Executive Committee and IMPAC, and Past President; the Vigo County Medical Society where he was Past President; Terre Haute Academy of Medicine where he was Past President; Life Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians; Indiana Academy of Family Physicians where he was Past President, Director, and Chairman of the Board; Terre Haute St. Anthony Hospital Staff where he was Past President; Terre Haute Regional Hospital Medical Staff where he was Past President and Trustee; Terre Haute Medical Education Foundation where he was Past President; Citizen's Advisory Committee Terre Haute Center for Medical Education where he was Chairman; Union Hospital Emeritus Staff; Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Center Courtesy Staff; Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society; Aescalapian Society of the Wabash Valley; Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Terre Haute Medical Staff and Medical Executive Committee.Dr. Siebenmorgen was a member of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was on the general board; the Conference of regional Ministers and Board Chairmen; the Executive Committee; was a General Assembly Delegate; an Indiana Region Board Member; Chairman of Board and Moderator; Program Audit Committee; Commission on Stewardship; Co-Chairman of the ACTS Capital Campaign; a Central Christian Church of Terre Haute Deacon, Elder, and Elder Emeritus.His Indiana State University affiliations included Undergraduate; President of Student Council; Chi Delta Chi Fraternity President; Member of the Interfraternity Council; Alpha Phi Omega Charter Chapter Member; Kappa Delta Phi Honorary Fraternity; Blue Key Service Fraternity where he was Secretary; Band Key which included four years in Band; Alumni Association Charter Life Member; Alumni Advisory Council; Alumni Association President; Board of Trustees; Annual Telefund Campaign Chairman; ISU Foundation Board where he was an honorary life member; ISUE Foundation Board Member; University of Southern Indiana Foundation Board; Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Indiana Sigma Chapter charter member; Grand Marshall of the ISU Homecoming Parade; and Honorary Life Member of the Student Union Board.His Indiana University School of Medicine affiliations included Alumni Association Life Member; Alumni Council Member, Honorary Life Member, and President; Dean's Council and Board Member; Administrative Review Committee for the Dean of the Medical School; Committee to Commemorate the Medical School's 90th Birthday; Ad Hoc Council to Study the 8 Medical Education Centers in Indiana.Dr. Siebenmorgen was the first president of the Vigo County Board of Health and was cited for Outstanding Community Service. He was elected board president for seven terms.He was President of the Vigo County Heart Association; served on the Vigo County Comprehensive Health Planning Council; was on the Board of Directors and the Subarea 1 Council of the Southern Indiana Health Systems Agency; a Governor appointed member of the Indiana Statewide Health Coordinating Council and on the Executive Committee. The Council was the Author of the Indiana State Health Plan. Dr. Siebenmorgen was Chairman Ad Hoc Committee on Health Resources for the Indiana State Board of Health. He was a governor appointed member of the United Way of Indiana Centennial Commission Emeritus; member of the Elks (BPOE 86); Social Lodge 86 F and AM where he was a 50 year member; Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute where he was a 50 year member; Boy Scouts of America Troop 36 Committeeman and Troop 24. He was a former Organizational Board Member of the Vigo County Mental Health Association; Terre Haute Symphony; Indiana Medical Education Foundation, Inc.; The Family Health Foundation of Indiana, Inc.; American Physicians Life Insurance Co.; and United Way of the Wabash Valley where he was Chairman of the Professional Division. Dr. Siebenmorgen was a Charter Board Member Second President and Chairman of the Board of Physicians Insurance Company of Indiana; Medical Assurance Indiana Board; and President of the Wabash Valley Lecture Club.He received the following awards and citations: American Academy of Family Physicians Life Member; "Sustained Outstanding Service" award from the Scottish Rite; Good Housekeeping American Family Physician of the Year Runner-Up (Indiana Academy Nominee); Indiana Academy of Family Physicians Lester Bibler Award; Indiana State University Distinguished Alumni Award; Indiana University School of Medicine Deans Council "Otis R. Bowen Distinguished Leadership Award"; Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute "Hand Clasp Award" for community service; Life Achievement Award from the American Heart Association Metropolitan District of Indianapolis; Primary Care Lifetime Achievement Award Indiana University School of Medicine of Terre Haute; Excellence in Healthcare Award from Columbia Terre Haute Regional Hospital Foundation; Terre Haute Senior Olympics Tennis Singles Champion and Terre Haute Senior City Doubles Runner-Up.His biographical listings include: Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Who's Who in Religion, Dictionary of International Biography, Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Men of Achievement, International Who's Who in Community Service, and Personalities of America.Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 in Central Christian Church, 4950 Wabash Ave., with