George Sievert
April 16, 1899 - August 21, 1965


Manning Monitor Businessman feature 1959


Associated with banks for 40 years, that's the working history of George Sievert, president of the Manning Trust & Savings bank. Born at Carnarvon in Sac County, George received his education in Wall Lake schools. His first job, he recalled, was as bookkeeper in a lumber yard at Westside.

In 1920, George, went to work in a bank at Denison and continued in that career until 1954. In August of 1955, he came to Manning as president of Manning Trust & Savings.

George is a veteran of army service during World War I, he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International and secretary of Lutheran Lay men's League. His hobbies are looking after his home and yard.

The banker and his wife Viola are members of Zion Lutheran church.

Four daughters and one son are all grown and married in homes of their own.


George Sievert Buys an Interest In Manning Bank
Carroll Daily Times Herald Carroll, October 24, 1959

George Sievert has purchased the interests of Edward Dobler in the Manning Trust and Savings Bank at Manning. Lyle Hansen has been made cashier and Mrs. Pete Struve, assistant cashier. Mr. Dobler has not announced his future plans.