Mr. Donald C. Siegrist, 84, of rural Niota, Illinois died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 20, 1935 in rural Hancock County, Illinois, the son of Albert Carl and Mildred Elizabeth Logan Siegrist. On June 30, 1957 he married Celia Mattox. They later divorced.

Following graduation from the Dallas City High School, he served in the US Army. Don farmed for over 60 years near Niota. He was a former member of the Fort Madison Moose Lodge and Eagles. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Ricky.

Surviving are six sons, Clayton Siegrist of Niota, Mike (Nancy) Siegrist of Racine, Wisconsin, Pat (Sally) Siegrist of Fort Madison, Tim (Margaret) Siegrist of Pueblo, Colorado, Cory Siegrist of Sparta, Wisconsin and Ryan Siegrist of Fort Madison; one sister, Katy (Don) Helling of Mt. Hamill, IA; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell and Albert Siegrist and his parents.

Services will be held Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at 10:30am at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Appanoose Cemetery, Niota, IL. Friends may call after 1:00pm Sunday at Banks & Beals where the family will meet with friends from 3:00 until 5:00pm. To leave a condolence please visit Don's obituary at banksandbeals.com.