John Edward Seibel, RPh., was born on July 18, 1944, a son of the late Phillip H. Seibel and the late Isabella M. Seibel. On March 31, 1972, John was united in marriage to Darlene Gail Lewis and they shared forty-seven years together. John went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 8, 2019 having reached the age of seventy-five years, three months and twenty-one days.
John is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Darlene Seibel; daughter, Elaine Marie Seibel; two grandsons: Nathan Christopher Warren and Austin Phillip Warren who affectionately called John their Babba. Also surviving are many wonderful brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and church family who will forever hold his memory near to them.
John was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Seibel; mother, Isabella Seibel; and his step-mother, Helen Seibel.
John was successful in his endeavors. He graduated from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1970. John was the owner of Austin Plaza Pharmacy. He served many wonderful customers from Potosi and the surrounding areas until he sold in 2008. He was a proud and dedicated member of the Potosi First Assembly of God. John loved his Lord and Savior and served him with diligence. Elaine, Nathan and Austin were his world. He was so proud of them. John's legacy will live on through his family and will never be forgotten. 2 Timothy verse 7 encapsulates John's life: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith".
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 5 PM to 8 PM at the DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 9 AM to 11 AM at the First Assembly of God, Potosi.
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11 AM at First Assembly of God, Potosi. Pastor Gary Petty and Pastor Gary Greenlee will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Youth or Children's Department.
Interment will follow in Redbud Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Funeral Home.