Donna Jean Seifert, 74, of Hutchinson, formerly of Winchester, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Hutchinson. She was born July 14, 1939 in Leavenworth, the daughter of William and Effie Fern Bates Pierce. Donna married Arnold G. Seifert on January 19, 1957 in Leavenworth, he preceded her in death on January 15, 2013.
A graduate of Leavenworth High School, she earned a L.P.N. Degree from the Northeast Kansas Vocational Technical School in Atchison and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the F.W. Huston Medical Center in Winchester and various other places. She also served as an AVON representative for many years and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Valley Falls.
She had lived in Hutchinson since July 2012, moving from Winchester, where she had lived many years.
Donna is survived by one daughter, Angela Seifert, Hutchinson, two sisters, Billie Joan (Doug) Schuck (LHS Class of 1961), Leavenworth, Peggy Winchell (LHS Class of 1955), Sun City, AZ., two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday at the Calvary Baptist Church in Valley Falls. Visitation with the family will be an hour prior to the Service, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Monday at the Church. Private burial will be at the Plum Grove Cemetery, rural Winchester. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS. 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com
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Arnold Gean Seifert, 74, of Hutchinson, formerly of Winchester, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his home in Hutchinson.
He was born December 11, 1938 at Valley Falls, the son of Charles Garrett and Eleanor Verle Stephens Seifert. He was a 1956 graduate of Lansing High School. He attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated from Highland Community College.
Arnold worked as a correctional officer over 35 years, retiring from the U.S. Federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth in 1995. During his 35 year career as a correctional officer, he had also worked at the Kansas State Prison in Lansing, the Hutchinson Correctional facility and the Kansas Honor Camp. He owned and operated Arnold’s Small Engine Repair and Locksmith Service in Winchester from 1976 to 2003.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Valley Falls and was a 40 year member of the Kansas Peace Officer’s Association. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He served in the Army National Guard from 1956 to 1966.
Arnold was married to Donna Jean Pierce (LHS Class of 1957) on January 19, 1957 at Leavenworth, she survives in Hutchinson. Other survivors include, one daughter, Angela J. Seifert, Hutchinson, one sister, Charlotte (Mike) Sinclair, Oskaloosa, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Shannon Seifert, Ronnie Seifert and Charles Keith Seifert.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday at the Plum Grove Cemetery, northeast of Oskaloosa. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday at Barnett Family Funeral Home (1220 Walnut) in Oskaloosa.
Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS. 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com
A note from the past...
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008
An insider's view of In Cold Blood at the Winchester Public Library
Winchester Public Library will be hosting an In Cold Blood book discussion, but with a inside view of the book's conclusion. Local resident Arnold Seifert, who was directly involved in the execution of the killers, will speak to us about his experiences. Mr. Seifert will bring along his well used copy of I.C.B., with notes of his comparing/contrasting experiences in the margins. All are encouraged and welcome to join us February 29th, 5:00 p.m. - Winchester Public Library Main Area- Light refreshments will be provided.
Posted by Kansas Center for the Book
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