Olivia Ida Siebenaler

Olivia Ida Siebenaler, 98, of Rochester, formerly of Lewiston, died Friday, September 16, 2011.Olivia was born on October 6, 1912 in Oak Ridge, MN to Peter and Mary (Daniel) Kronebusch. She married Alex M. Siebenaler on May 10, 1938. Together they farmed in Winona County, owned Siebenaler Greenhouse and Siebenaler Realty. Olivia was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester and former member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Lewiston.Olivia was a strong, compassionate woman with a great sense of humor and exceptional cooking and gardening skills. She made all who visited her feel loved and special.Survivors include, five sons, Jim (Sheila), Frank (Judy), Bernie (Terry), Bob (Jean), Mike (Pauline); eight daughters, Mary Kramer, Peggy (Ron) VeVang-Dickie, Ruth Reese, Patricia (Dennis) Matzke-Engrav, Rose Siebenaler, Veronica (Bob) Theobald, Barbara (Bill) Baer, Ginny (Tom) Ties; 63 grandchildren and 111 great-grandchildren.Olivia was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years; three brothers, Alphonse, Cletus and Robert Kronebusch; two sisters, Geraldine Kronebusch and Violet Gage; two sons-in-law, Jeff Matzke and Darrell Reese.Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 19 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Lewiston with the Reverend Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Rose Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 - 7 p.m., Sunday at St. Rose of Lima Church, Lewiston with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to Mass on Monday.In lieu of flowers, Olivia requested memorial Masses or a donation to your favorite charity in Olivia's memory.Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Lewiston is assisting the family with arrangements. Leave a memory of Olivia, sign her guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
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