1929
John
2005
John Seifert
August 23, 1929 — May 26, 2005
John Walter Seifert, Jr., age 75, Perham, MN, died May 26, 2005, at Meritcare Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at 11:00 am at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Perham, MN. Reverend Ken Popp will officiate with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, May 30, 2005, at Schoeneberger Funeral Home in Perham from 4-8 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.
John was born August 23, 1929, in Perham, MN, to Alex and Louise (Fiedler) Seifert. He attended St. Joe's Country School and graduated from the eighth grade. He was drafted during the Korean War where he served as Army cook. He was united in marriage to Ann Schornack on December 27, 1951, at St. Henry's Catholic Church. After his release from the service in 1953 he returned back home where he and Ann were blessed in raising 9 children. John worked at the Perham Co-op Creamery for 39 years delivering milk and was known for making the "Pride of Perham" butter. He worked many other odd jobs to support his family but always managed to put aside Sunday as a family day. John was a quiet man but had a sense of humor that was with him even to the end of his life. He never complained and always had a grin on his face. John enjoyed woodworking, ice fishing, card playing and sitting back and cherishing his family. He was the best Grandpa, always teasing whenever the grandkids came to visit. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. One of his enjoyments was planting his garden and watching the fruits of his labor grow. John was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4020 in Perham, the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Family Catholic Aid and a charter member of the Lakes Lions of Perham.
John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann, Perham, MN; 4 sons, Tim (Shawn), Roland, IA; Joe (Tami), Pelican Rapids, MN; Jerry (Cindy), Longview, TX; Steve (Carolyn), Rochester, MN; 5 daughters, Patricia (Don) Hendrickx, Perham, MN; Diane (Mike) Moorhouse, Fargo, ND; Janice (Joe) Guck, Perham, MN; Carol (Mike) Nelson, Perham, MN; Kathy (Brian) Seifert, Perham, MN; 31 grandchildren, Jacob, Sam, Mark, Katie, Peter, Sarah, Ben, Andrea (Jon), Matthew, Stacie (Kelly), Jeremy, Amy (Emmanuel), Kelsey, Natalie, Ryan, Kelly, Teresa, Lauren, Angie, Tony (Renee), Breann, Melissa, Kylee, Zach, Joshua, Ashlie, Kyle, Brent, Teri, Haley, Emily; and 2 great granddaughters, Madyson and Hannah. John is also survived by 4 brothers, Paul, Scottsdale, AZ; Carl, Dent, MN; Leon, Sebeka, MN; Dan, Hawley, MN; and a sister, Rose Martodam, Wadena, MN.
John was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary.
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. You lived your life in such a manner that when you died, the world cried and you rejoiced."
Schoeneberger Funeral Home, Perham, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements. 218-346-5175. On-line tributes may be posted at www.schoenebergerfuneralhome.com.
John was born August 23, 1929, in Perham, MN, to Alex and Louise (Fiedler) Seifert. He attended St. Joe's Country School and graduated from the eighth grade. He was drafted during the Korean War where he served as Army cook. He was united in marriage to Ann Schornack on December 27, 1951, at St. Henry's Catholic Church. After his release from the service in 1953 he returned back home where he and Ann were blessed in raising 9 children. John worked at the Perham Co-op Creamery for 39 years delivering milk and was known for making the "Pride of Perham" butter. He worked many other odd jobs to support his family but always managed to put aside Sunday as a family day. John was a quiet man but had a sense of humor that was with him even to the end of his life. He never complained and always had a grin on his face. John enjoyed woodworking, ice fishing, card playing and sitting back and cherishing his family. He was the best Grandpa, always teasing whenever the grandkids came to visit. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. One of his enjoyments was planting his garden and watching the fruits of his labor grow. John was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4020 in Perham, the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Family Catholic Aid and a charter member of the Lakes Lions of Perham.
John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann, Perham, MN; 4 sons, Tim (Shawn), Roland, IA; Joe (Tami), Pelican Rapids, MN; Jerry (Cindy), Longview, TX; Steve (Carolyn), Rochester, MN; 5 daughters, Patricia (Don) Hendrickx, Perham, MN; Diane (Mike) Moorhouse, Fargo, ND; Janice (Joe) Guck, Perham, MN; Carol (Mike) Nelson, Perham, MN; Kathy (Brian) Seifert, Perham, MN; 31 grandchildren, Jacob, Sam, Mark, Katie, Peter, Sarah, Ben, Andrea (Jon), Matthew, Stacie (Kelly), Jeremy, Amy (Emmanuel), Kelsey, Natalie, Ryan, Kelly, Teresa, Lauren, Angie, Tony (Renee), Breann, Melissa, Kylee, Zach, Joshua, Ashlie, Kyle, Brent, Teri, Haley, Emily; and 2 great granddaughters, Madyson and Hannah. John is also survived by 4 brothers, Paul, Scottsdale, AZ; Carl, Dent, MN; Leon, Sebeka, MN; Dan, Hawley, MN; and a sister, Rose Martodam, Wadena, MN.
John was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary.
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. You lived your life in such a manner that when you died, the world cried and you rejoiced."
Schoeneberger Funeral Home, Perham, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements. 218-346-5175. On-line tributes may be posted at www.schoenebergerfuneralhome.com.
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