Rose Mary Siebeneck

KALIDA - Rose Mary Siebeneck, 76, of Kalida died at 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born January 9, 1949 in Lima to the late August and Mary (Gerdeman) Vorst. On June 22, 1968 she married Arnold Siebeneck and he died December 6, 2018.

Survivors include six children: Dale (Julie) Siebeneck, Lisa (Greg) Siefker, Karen (Chris) Fortman, and Randy (Jessica) Siebeneck all of Kalida, Rhonda Siebeneck of Ft Lauderdale and Crystal Siebeneck of Columbus Grove; 19 grandchildren, Taylor (Zach) Erhart, Jenna (Trevor) Maag, Tyson Siefker, Trent Siebeneck (Halie Kaufman), Kierstan (Donovan) Peed, Kathryn, Justin, Jacob, and Nicole Siebeneck, Sydnie, Savanna, and Carsen Siebeneck, Kyla Fortman (Conner Matthews), Kenzie and Grant Fortman, Madison and Jocelyn Newhouse, Kamden and Keegan Siebeneck; three great-grandchildren: Harper and Peyton Erhart, Elijah Maag, and one on the way; a brother, Charlie (Diane) Vorst.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Siebeneck; son-in-law, Alan Heuss; three brothers: Robert Vorst, Kenneth Vorst and Richard Vorst; and two sisters-in-law: Irma Vorst and Wilma Vorst.

Rose was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida and its Rosary Altar Society as well as rosary leader, funeral helper and church cleaner. Rose volunteered at St. Rita’s in Lima, was a previous substitute school cafeteria worker and had worked at McDonalds. She was a social member of Ottawa Eagles and the Ohio Polka Boosters.

Rose was a devoted farmer’s wife to her husband, Arnold, and was often found helping him in the fields or bringing him meals. She was a competitive card player who loved singing, playing the piano, and praying her rosary. Rose and Arnie shared a deep passion for community, volunteering, polka dancing, their ReNew friend group, and joyfully watching their children and grandchildren participate in activities and sporting events. Her favorite song to sing and play on the piano for her children was “If I Had a Million Dollars, I Would Give it All to You.” Rose loved Jesus Christ and encouraged her family to develop a personal relationship with Him.

Funeral mass will begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida with Fr. Phil Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass Tuesday at the church.

Memorial donations can be made to Putnam County Hospice or the St Michael’s Building Fund. The family would like to express their sincere thankfulness for all of the caregivers who helped mom in her time of need.

Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.

Condolences can be expressed at: www.loveheitmeyer.com.