Wilbert "Curly" L. Seibold

Wilbert "Curly" L. Seibold, 98, of Huntington, passed away at 7:37 am Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Curly was born on December 26, 1923 in Zanesville, IN, the son of Charles Seibold and Edith (Bailey) Seibold. He graduated from Lafayette Center High School with the Class of 1941, He married Bonnie Beeks on April 25, 1953 in Andrews, IN. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He attended gunnery schools in St. Petersburg, FL and Las Vegas to qualify as a gunner on a B-17. He was then assigned to the 331st Squadron, 94th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. In Early 1945, he sailed on the RMS Mauritania to Europe. After having completed his first 17 missions he had flow with his crew successfully, on his 18th mission he was shot down and a became a prisoner of war. Depressing conditions and lack of sufficient nutrition caused him and other soldiers to attempt repeated escapes. Finally, on May 12, 1945 he and the other POW's were rescued. Once he returned home, Curly worked as a Quality Control Manager at Dana Corporation of Ft. Wayne retiring after 30 years of service. He was inducted into the National Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of fame and he won many championships over the years. He was the Secretary Treasurer for 15 years for the Indiana State Horseshoe Pitchers Association. He was an avid antique collector, and enjoyed collecting coins, stamps, knives and many other items. He also loved hunting, fishing, bowling, and watching his grandkids play sports. Curly was also a member of the New Hope United Brethren Church. Survivors include his loving Wife of 69 years, Bonnie Seibold of Huntington, IN; Daughter, Bonita (Byron) Price of Andrews, IN; Two Sons, Paris (Jean) Seibold of Andrews, IN, Mark (Charlotte Tao) Seibold of Clearwater, FL; Five Grandchildren, Adam (Johanna) Price, Erik (Casey) Price, Kelli (Brad) Hainley, Ashley (Mike) Smart, and Lee (Amanda) Seibold; and his Great Grandchildren, Stone, Cannon, Sloan, Harrison, Parker, Kolton, Lyla, Kinlee, Lia, Lara, Meela, Holden, and Corabelle. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles Seibold, Mother, Edith Seibold, Sister, Betty A. Smith, and Brother, Albert Seibold. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Amos Rawley officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Hoverstock Cemetery in Zanesville, IN. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Curly to the New Hope United Brethren Church or Wounded Warriors, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Wilbert "Curly" L. Seibold.

Wilbert "Curly" L. Seibold

December 26, 1923 - September 28, 2022