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ARNOLD “SHORTY” JOSEPH
SIEBENAHLER, age 69, of Luverne, died Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth, MN. He was born April 12, 1942, on the family farm west of Hardwick, to John and Lorraine (Frisch) Siebenahler. He attended school in Luverne.
Shorty married Colleen Honermann, on July 31, 1965, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. After their marriage, the couple lived on an acreage south of Luverne. In 1972, they moved west of Luverne. The couple divorced in 1989. In June of 2002, Shorty moved to Hardwick. Shorty worked at the Blattner Body Shop in Luverne for Ernie Blattner; and ran a caterpillar for Clem Hatting. He worked at Siebenahler Construction from 1966 to 1983. From 1983 to 1993 Shorty was Superintendent of employees for All State Paving, of Minneapolis, in North Dakota. He retired in 1993 due to health reasons. He became a resident of the Mary Jane Brown Home, in Luverne, in November of 2003. In 2008, he became a resident of Golden Living Center in Slayton and later moved to Mission Nursing Home in September of 2011.
He was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church; the Luverne Eagles; the Rock County 4-H; and the Hardwick Morning Coffee Club. He enjoyed restoring old Ford vehicles, wildlife, deer hunting, gardening, making apple pies, picking asparagus, watching the Minnesota Vikings, auto auctions on TV and good looking gals.
Shorty is survived by his three children, Sheila (Mike) Siebenahler-Holland, Garvin; Doug (Evonn) Siebenahler, Lake Crystal; and John (Awanda) Siebenahler, Luverne; eight grandchildren, Bo & Carly Holland; Damia & Dougray Siebenahler; and Quinton, Courtney, Riley & Savannah Siebenahler; two brothers, Bob Siebenahler, Jasper; and Leon (Phyllis) Siebenahler, Luverne; sister, Theresa Winger, Killeen, TX; sister-in-law, Gladys Siebenahler, Luverne; his ex-wife, Colleen Thomas, Jordan; and special friend, Dotty Hitzemann, Worthington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Luverne “L.J.” Siebenahler and Lloyd “Shorty” Siebenahler; two sisters-in-law, Gerda & Helen Siebenahler; and a brother-in-law, Harold Winger.
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Delbert & Carole Honermann
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Posted Mon January 16, 2012
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Our sympathies to Shelia, Doug, John and thier families at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Carole & Delbert
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Elvin and Chirp Roemeling
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Posted Mon January 16, 2012
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Shorty was a good friend and we had alot of good times together.
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steve and jodi roelofs
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Posted Tue January 17, 2012
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Sorry to here of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Steve, Jodi, Tony, Chris, Bryant, and Matthew.
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Laura Siebenahler Sutherland
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Posted Tue January 17, 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Shorty's passing. I have many fond memories of the Siebenahler holiday dinners and family reunions. I won't be able to attend the services but my thoughts will be with the Siebenahler family. Shelia, Doug & John - you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love cousin, Laura
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Jim and Bea Maxwell
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Posted Thu January 19, 2012
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Our condolences to Shorty''s family. He was a good friend that I have many happy memories with him.
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Brad & Georgia Honermann
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Posted Thu January 19, 2012
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We would like to send our condolences to the Siebenahler family, especially to Sheila, Doug, and John our thoughts and prayers are with you. rest in peace Uncle Shorty
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Brad & Georgia Honermann
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Posted Sat January 21, 2012
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We would like to send our condolences to the Siebenahler family, especially to Sheila, Doug, and John our thoughts and prayers are with you. rest in peace Uncle Shorty.
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Linda Chaussee
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Posted Sat January 21, 2012
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Sheila, Doug, John and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your dad. I have fond memories of Shorty from my Luverne days. Linda (Anderson) Chaussee
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Lisa Rollins Fralick
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Posted Mon January 23, 2012
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Sheila, Doug, & John,
I am very sorry for the loss of you dad. I have a few fun memories of him, although it has been a LONG time since I've seen him. You are all very special to me and I am sorry that your dad is no longer with you. Losing a parent can't be easy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love ya!
Lisa
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