George C. Seger, 94, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home.
George was born May 11, 1929, in rural Erie, the son of Leslie and Alvina Christina (Ohlsen) Seger. He married Patricia Ellen Keag in 1955. She preceded him in death in 1970. He then married Joan (Ryan) Redell on February 26, 1988, in Clinton, IA. He served in the U. S. Army from 1951 to 1953. George then worked at the John Deere Foundry in Silvis, IL, retiring with over 40 years of service.
George was a volunteer Frefighter with the Erie Fire Department for 18 years; Charter member of Lake Erie Country Club; member of the Moose, UAW, and American Legion. George enjoyed dancing, doing yard work, refinishing wood furniture for family, golfing, traveling, fishing, riding his Harley Davidson, reading Westerns, and watching Westerns on TV. Above all, he loved his family very much and will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his wife Joan; son, Craig (Cherrie) Seger, Oswego, IL; daughter, Paula (Roger) Preslar, Moline, IL; stepchildren, Jerry (Melody) Redell, Erie, Cindy (Neil) Young, Erie, Linda (Larry) Morine, Erie, Anna Redell, Morrison, IL, Kyle (Beth) Redell, Erie; 15 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Patricia; brothers, Harry and Don Seger; sisters, Thelma and Ruby.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL.
Memorials may be made to Revitalize Erie.
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