My condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Sieger. (I am not related, just sharing for those who may be.) The Advertiser-Tribune Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Sunday, April 30, 2006 The Advertiser-Tribune Mattie Hale Sieger Mattie Hale Sieger, dedicated wife, devoted mother and awesome grandma, beloved family member and a truly great friend to many, age 91, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born April 8, 1915, in Whitesburg, Ky., the daughter of the late Ewins and Martha Cook. She is survived by her loving daughters, Mrs. Robert (Karla) McDermott of Bradner and Mrs. Gary (Kathy) Borton of Tiffin. Other survivors include: grandchildren, Angela Nyler, Michael Hunter, Levi McDermott, Ian Borton and Amber Borton; great-grandchildren, Ashley Nyler, Kody Nyler, Jared Nyler, Madelyne (Mattie) Nyler, Sameal McDermott, Levi McDermott, and Brooklyn Ranieri; plus one great-great-granddaughter, Maci Reza. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sister, Leslie Cook, Lester Cook, Ester Cook and Mallie Whittle. She was a proud Junior Home Kid and finished high school there. Following high school, she returned to Whitesburg, Ky., and married Everette Hale. They moved to Riverview, Mich., where she worked at Grosse lle Naval Base as a cook while her husband was serving in the Navy. After 18 years of marriage, her dream of children came true and she stayed home to concentrate on raising her girls. After the loss of her first husband Everette of 28 years in 1963, she returned to the Tiffin area to be closer to her family. She worked as a cook at the Seneca County Home and the Tiffin Elks Club. She married Jay Siegler in 1975 and they were married for almost 20 years before he passed away in 1995. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Tiffin. She loved all types of flowers and gardening. She enjoyed cooking big holiday meals and Sunday dinners for her family. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them silly songs, playing cards; helping her cook and letting them win at Old Maid. Most importantly, she was a generous, fun-loving person who enjoyed surprise visits and laughing with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, but she will never be forgotten. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Engle-Shook Funeral Home in Tiffin where the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2 with Pastor, Doug DeVos officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caregivers of the Autumnwood Care Center for their loving care. Memorial contributions may be made in Mattie's memory to First Christian Church, 2016 S. CR 19, Tiffin, OH 44883, or the organization of the donor's choice.