Ben Joel Siebert

JENSEN FUNERAL HOME, MOMENCE Ben Joel Siebert, 55, of Grant Park, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home. He was born March 6, 1970 in Chicago Heights, the youngest of 6 children, to Warren and Elsie (Cirks) Siebert. At an early age he attended Grant Park United Methodist Church, where he was baptized. He graduated from Grant Park High School in 1988. Ben married the former Valerie Raetz, with whom he had a son, Logan. After high school, Ben went to work at Becker’s Automotive shop in Grant Park, followed by Ogibovic Tire in Chicago Heights. As a skilled mechanic, he then worked at Melco Tire in Manteno for many years, eventually becoming part owner/operator. In recent years, he was employed at Quality Metals in Harvey as a mechanic and heavy machine operator. Ben was an extremely hard worker in whatever he did. Ben was always willing to help anyone. Even when he was experiencing his many health issues, he would offer to do what he could for you. He was a loving father to his son Logan, who sadly passed in 2019. He enjoyed his many road trips to Florida for boating and fishing adventures. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Siebert of Grant Park; one brother, Warren (Bonnie) Siebert of Peotone: three sisters, Edna Siebert of Momence, Cindy (Stephen) Reyner of Saranac, MI, and Melanie (Stan) Gossett of Bourbonnais; sister-in-law, Debbie Siebert of Oak Lawn;10 nieces and nephews, as well as many great nieces and nephews. Ben is preceded in death by his son, Logan Siebert; his father, Warren Siebert; his brother, Joe Siebert; his niece, Brianna Siebert; and great-niece, Saylor Miller. Visitation will be held Friday, August 1, 2025 from 2 p.m. until the funeral service at 6:30 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, 203 N Locust Street, Momence. Immediately following there will be light refreshments at Momence United Methodist Church. Private burial will be held at a later date at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, where he will be laid to rest next to his son. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.