Lee L. Siebold

Lee Siebold, a devoted husband of 65 years, dedicated father, proud farmer, and lifelong tinkerer, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 9, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on October 20, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Jacob and Lucille Siebold.

For 65 years, Lee shared a life with his wife, Faye, built on hard work, humor, and deep love for family. Together they created not only a farm, but a home that became the heart of countless gatherings. Just last year, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a joyful party at the farm, surrounded by family and friends.

Lee worked at Universal Foundry for 20 years before pursuing his dream of owning his own farm. For the next 30 years, he raised veal calves and built a life rooted in determination and practicality. He wasn’t afraid of long days or dirty hands, and there was little he couldn’t fix. From carpentry and welding to plumbing and mechanical repairs, he handled it all himself — often alongside his two close friends, Bill and John, his “partners in crime,” who could tackle just about anything with him. He loved restoring cars, fishing, and watching NASCAR and football. Whether in the shop or the field, Lee took pride in doing things the right way and leaving things better than he found them.

He took special pride in maintaining a beautiful yard and truly loved cutting grass. He enjoyed tending his garden and watching what he planted grow. Even after long days of farm work, he could often be found outside making sure everything looked just right. Over the years, he loved and cared for many faithful dogs, most recently Fin Again and, before that, Finnigan.

Though he often said he “wasn’t much of a hunter,” Lee looked forward to hunting season for another reason — hosting family and friends at the farm. With hunting land and a well-loved shack, he welcomed everyone to play cards, share meals, and “solve the world’s problems.” He and Faye delighted in bringing people together, whether for a simple bonfire, a family celebration, or just an excuse to gather. As much as he liked to joke that he “didn’t like people,” he cherished seeing the farm filled with family, friends, and laughter. In retirement, Lee and Faye discovered a shared love of travel. From bus trips to adventures with their children, they enjoyed exploring new places and making memories together. Lee was always looking forward to the next adventure, and those trips became some of their most treasured times, filled with laughter, stories, and the joy of being together.

Lee will be dearly missed by many. While we are now missing a piece of the family puzzle, he will live on in our hearts until we join him again in heaven.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Lucille Siebold; his brother-in-law, Tom O’Neil; and his sons-in-law, Larry Michalski Jr. and Ross Shefchik.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 65 years, Faye; his sister, Joan (Dave) Shultz; his children, Kathryn (special friend Dan) Shefchik, Amy (Terry) Whitmore, Michael (Anita) Siebold, Patrick Siebold, and Jacob (Andrea) Siebold; his grandchildren, Jim (Becky), Ashley (Ryan), Levi (Danielle), Kyle (Nicole), Anthony, Nathaniel, Chandler (Madalynn), Erika, Tyler, Garrett, Olivia, Violet, and Claire; his great-grandchildren, Easton, Wyatt, Stella, Carter, Grayson, and Isla; and his siblings-in-law, Steve and Shirley O’Neil, Mary and David Sales, and Carol Jean O’Neil.

The family extends a special thank you to the compassionate staff at Compassus Hospice for their loving care at the end of his life.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Wautoma World War II Memorial Building in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m., with lunch served following the service. Father Walter Stumpf will officiate.