- Date Of Birth: November 20, 1927
- Date Of Death: April 25, 2018
- State: Illinois
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.
