Leo F. Seger

Leo F. Seger, 90, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Leo was born November 20, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Leo L. and Rose (Reiling) Seger. He married Joyce Odom on March 4, 1950 in Centralia and she survives him. In addition to his wife of 68 years, he is survived by three sons: Douglas Seger of Centralia, Jon Seger and wife Judy of Centralia, and Joseph Seger and wife Jacqueline of Highland; one daughter: Mary Connaway and husband Chris of Centralia; eight grandchildren: Jason Seger and wife Tarah, Brittany Corners and husband Blake, Annalise Seger and Tony, Alex Seger, Adam Seger, Lucas Connaway, and Nicholas Connaway and Tara; five great-grandchildren: Garet Seger, Jake Seger, Ian Connaway, Kennedy Connaway, and Ava Grace; one brother Louis “Sonny” Seger and wife Elsie of Carlyle; and special sisters-in-law: Dorothy Puckett and Brenda Felty and husband George. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, sons: Randy and Michael Seger, father-in-law: Virgil Odom, mother-in-law: Ruth Odom, sisters: Mildred, Lorraine, Shirley, and Dolly, and a brother: Laverne. In his younger years, Leo worked for the Norfolk Railroad. Leo loved the outdoors and nature. He had a love for animals. He enjoyed gardening and liked to go on canoe trips with his family to Canada. He had a strong faith and was committed to his family. A known perfectionist, he was also an excellent welder and fabricator. He had a deep love of the ocean, reminiscent of his time in the navy, and loved spending time with his family. Leo served bravely in the Navy post World War II taking part in service in the Marshall Islands atomic testing. Mass of Christian burial for Leo F. Seger will be held held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Centralia with Father Dale Maxfield officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mt. Vernon with Military Honors at the grave by the American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to the School and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, IL 62801 whom is honored to be assisting the Seger family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.

Leo F. Seger

November 20, 1927 - April 25, 2018