Individual Details
Wilhelm Carl "William" Siebels
(17 Aug 1860 - 23 Aug 1921)
Mr. and Mrs. Will Siebels, of the Langworthy region, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary, last Saturday. Nearly all of their relatives were present including Mr. Siebels' venerable mother and a sister from Oklahoma., Mrs. George Lambertus. A joyful time was reported. Will Siebels and his bride, Kate Oltman, were married near Langworthy, and have ever since then lived in the same neighborhood. They have three children, two boys and one girl, all at home. They have many good friends outside of the family relationship, who are glad to offer their congratulations, and wish for Mr. and Mrs. Siebels another quarter century as happy and prosperous as the past one has been.
(Monticello Express, Thu, Dec 16, 1915 Monticello Iowa)
(Monticello Express, Thu, Dec 16, 1915 Monticello Iowa)
Events
| Birth | 17 Aug 1860 | Germany | |||
| Marriage | 11 Dec 1890 | Wayne Township, Jones, Iowa, United States - Tjede "Katie" Oltmanns |  | ||
| Census (family) | 1900 | Cass Township, Jones, Iowa, United States - Tjede "Katie" Oltmanns |  | ||
| Death | 23 Aug 1921 | Langworthy, Jones, Iowa, United States | |
Families
| Spouse | Tjede "Katie" Oltmanns (1870 - 1951) |
| Child | Carl Wilhelm Siebels Jr (1894 - 1959) |
| Child | Gerhard August Siebels (1897 - 1968) |
| Child | Anna Mathilde Siebels (1906 - 1998) |
| Father | Johann Anton Siebels (1832 - 1910) |
| Mother | Altien Gertrude "Altena" Ricklefs (1835 - 1920) |
| Sibling | Anna Elisabeth Siebels (1863 - 1922) |
| Sibling | August Ricklef Siebels (1867 - 1956) |
| Sibling | Anke Margaretha "Angie" Siebels (1867 - 1942) |
| Sibling | Henriette Katharina "Kate" Siebels (1873 - 1951) |
| Sibling | Thede Margaretha "Meta Maggie" Siebels (1877 - 1906) |
| Sibling | Johann Henry "John" Siebels (1880 - ) |
Notes
Census (family)
William Siebels Head M 40 Aug 1860 Germany Germany Germany, married 9 yrs, immigrated 1872Katie Siebels Wife F 30 Dec 1870 Germany Germany Germany married 9 yrs, immigrated 1887, 2 children born & living
Willie Siebels Son M 6 Iowa Germany Germany
Gerhard Siebels Son M 3 Iowa Germany Germany
Death
SOURCE: MONTICELLO EXPRESS....PAGE 8....AUGUST 25, 1921CARL W SIEBELS PASSES AWAY
Carl W Siebels, who lived in the vicinity of Langworthy died very suddenly at his home last Tuesday morning, August 23rd, at early hour Mr. Siebels became ill on the previous Saturday, and suffered considerable from cholen morbus, which disease contributed towards his death.
The deceased was born, August 17, 1860, in the province of Hanover, Germany. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Jas Siebels, and immigrated to the United States with his parents, when 11 years of age Since that time he lived in the vicinity of Monticello and Langworthy. He was baptized in infancy and confirmed in the Lutheran church of Wayne township in 1877
He married to Miss Tjede Ottmanns, December 11, 1890. There were seven children born to this union, four of whom are now dead The surviving are Carl W. Siebels, Jr, who resides near Langworthy, and Gerd and Anna Siebels who live at home. Mr Siebels is survived by his wife and the three children just named. He is also survived by two brothers, August Siebels of Monticello, and John Siebels of Oklahoma; also by three sisters, Mrs. Anna Gerdes of Langworthy and Mrs Tina Lambertus and Mrs Antje Lambertus, who live in the stte of Oklahoma.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning. short services will commence at 10o'clock at the Siebel's home near Langworthy, and final services will be held at the Wayne township Lutheran church commencing at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. Willms, the pastor of that church will have charge of both services. Mr. Siebels was a faithful father and true Christian. He was a quiet man and yet was always fearless and never failed to take his stand for what he determined was right and just. He was ever a true and active member of the Wayne township Lutheran church.
Endnotes
1. "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, Family Search, (https://familysearch.org: accessed 24 July 2013), John Oltmanns in entry for Wilhelm Siebels and Katie Oltmanns, 1890.