Earl Siegrist, age 85, of Coldwater, passed away on October 10, 2026 at his home in Coldwater. He was born on September 21, 1941 in Coldwater to the late Ralph & Rita (Lefeld) Siegrist. On September 24, 1966 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McCartyville, he married Marlene (Platfoot) and she survives in Coldwater.

He is also survived by brother, Roger Siegrist of Coldwater, brother-in-law, Jerry Pleiman of Vandalia, in-laws, Tom & Diane Platfoot of Springboro, George & Linda Platfoot of Anna, Frank & Cindy Platfoot of Jackson Center, JoAnn & Dick Bruggeman, Neede Platfoot of Ft. Loramie, Linda Platfoot of Jackson Center and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Pleiman and in-laws, Jean Siegrist, Ronald Platfoot, Gerald Platfoot, and Theresa & Tom Zimpfer.

Earl was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater and St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, Arizona. He served his churches as an usher and eucharistic minister. He served in the Ohio National Guard for 6 years. For 26 years he loved spending his winter months in Arizona lawn bowling and his summer months fishing on Lake Erie. Earl was a lifelong farmer. Most of all he loved spending over 60 years with his wife, Marlene.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the staff of EverHeart hospice for the wonderful care and support.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Friends may call at the luncheon following the cemetery committal on Friday in the Grotto at Holy Trinity Church Basement. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice.