Norman Seeger

Racine – Norman R. Seeger, age 91, passed away on January 15, 2014, at Parkside Manor in Kenosha. Norman was born on June 11, 1922, to John and Dorothy (nee: Petersen) Seeger. Norman married Doris Mae Deshais on May 1, 1943, in Racine at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Norman was a Sergeant with the Traffic Division of the Racine Police Department, retiring in 1977. In 1960 Norman and his wife Doris built the Seeger Motel, and they operated it until 1970. In 1970 Norman and his son Norman established the Seeger Map Company, Inc., a corporation that continues to provide maps for distribution today. Norman enjoyed his retirement: fishing and traveling, antiquing and rummage sales. His wife and children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all his family were important to him. Norman is survived by his wife of 70 years, Doris (nee: Deshais) Seeger, a son, Norman E. (Carol) Seeger, one daughter-in-law, Susan Seeger, and her daughter, Amanda Greenwood, four grandchildren, Deborah (Jerry) Prucha, Christine (Michael) Mast, Rebecca (Mark) Jenn, and Robert (Katie) Seeger, seven great-grandchildren, Tyler Prucha, Jazmyn and Greyson Seeger, Luke and Scott Jenn, Liam and Emma Mast, one brother, Allen Seeger, a sister-in-law, Caroline Seeger, a brother-in-law, Vernon Olsen, and many other relatives and friends. Norman was preceded in death by a son, William Charles Seeger, in January 2012. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Gilbert (Doris) Seeger, Harold Seeger, LeRoy (Marion) Seeger, John (Joyce) Seeger, a sister, Elaine Olsen, and brothers, Marvin Seeger, and Jerry Seeger. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Norman's caregivers, Martha and Tina, for their friendship, and for their dedication and attentiveness to Norman. Friends and relatives may meet with the family on Monday, January 20, 2014, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home, 1212 Lathrop Ave. in Racine, phone: 262-634-3361. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Norman at St. Lucy's Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave. in Racine, on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 10:00 AM. There will be no visitation before or after Mass. Memorials may be directed to one's designated charity in Norman's memory.

Norman Seeger

June 11, 1922 - January 15, 2014