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Jun 1, 1934 - Oct 22, 2017
Bob was my first boss when I worked at ASCS office in Martinsville, Illinois and later at The Bank of Casey. Our daughter Tami Whithaus and his daughter were friends and played tennis for 4 years on Casey High School tennis team. Bob helped Jerry & I so much during a period of our life that was particularly stressful! He is missed by so me!
Janet Burson
October 18, 2021 | Casey, IL | Friend
Sara,
Your father and mine were such good friends. He was such a good man! I told mother of his passing (she is 99 now!). She doesn't remember much but she remembered your father. Stating he was so young to pass and how well she thought of him. I was sad to hear of his passing and grateful to have known him.
Anne Logue
November 02, 2017 | Springfield, IL
Sara, I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing.I and my parents, Glenn and Irene Evans knew your dad through the Bank of Casey. Lucan Bare introduced your dad to me one day in 1964 when I was home on leave from the Air Force. Your dad was a friend to everyone, so sorry for you and your families loss. Sincerely, Stanley Evans
October 27, 2017
Jan & family
We were so sorry & surprised to hear of Bob's passing. Bob & Mary (Lockhart) graduated high school together & it was enjoyable seeing both of you at a reunion few years ago.
We trust that you all will find comfort in God's guidance during this time and in years to come. We will remember you all with our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Mary Mickler
October 27, 2017 | Lawrenceville, IL
Dear Sara,
Your father was a dear friend to me, to my parents and to my grandfather "Govie" Garner. Our entire extended family liked and admired him. I am forever grateful to him for his friendship and the help he gave me. You were fortunate to have a man of his integrity as your father. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Please know he was loved and respected by many.
Sending my sincerest condolences.
Marsha Milam
Marsha Milam
October 26, 2017 | Austin, TX
Sorry to see Bob's passing. He started me on the path of a good education by approving my school loan to go to the UofI, his alma mater. I'm forever grateful.
Darlene Brown
October 26, 2017
Sara! I am sorry to hear about your Dad. We will all miss him at the Salon. He was like my second Dad always willing to listen and guide me. The Illini won't know what to do without him cheering them on and the golf courses will be lost without him on them. Sending many hugs and prayers to you and your family in this difficult time.
Judy Miller
October 25, 2017 | Champaign, IL
Jan, I'm so sorry to here about Bob! He will be missed by all at the Salon. I will especially miss our conversations and his direction and encouragement of what's next in my life. He was like my second Dad. I hope you find comfort in all the great times you had with him. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Judy Miller
October 25, 2017 | Champaign, IL
Jan, I'm so sorry to hear about Bob,,my thoughts and plenty of prayers are with you. Stay strong, you are a very special lady.
Pauletta Sanders
October 25, 2017 | Champaign, IL
Robert E. “Bob” Seed, age 83, of Tuscola, IL formerly of Champaign, IL and Casey, IL passed away at 7:17 a.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born June 1, 1934, in Denison Township, IL, the son of Virgil E. Seed and Marie Mushrush Seed. On December 25, 1956 he married Marie Ann Housel in Bridgeport, IL. She passed away on September 21, 2010. He later married Janet R. Charnetzki Allison on April 2, 2011 in Casey, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Allison-Seed of Tuscola, IL; daughter, Sara Seed of Champaign, IL; sons; Scott Seed of Orlando, FL and Sean (Staci) Seed of Deerfield, IL; grandsons, Noah, Ben, Matthew and Joey Seed; stepdaughter, Suzanne (Philip) Allison-Davis of Greenville, IL and step granddaughters, Brittany and Tiffany Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marie Seed and stepsons, Troy Allison and Michael Allison.
Bob was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and a 1956 graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Marketing. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Shortly after moving to Casey, IL in the early 1960s, he joined the Bank of Casey. He served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Casey for over 25 years and later served as President of AmBank, Union Planters Bank and Regions Bank in Casey and Robinson, IL. He also operated several real estate agencies in Casey and most recently was a part owner of Twin City Realty in Casey and Champaign, IL. Bob was a very active member of the Casey community, serving in numerous leadership roles in the Casey Rotary Club and Casey Country Club. He was also a long standing member and leader in the Casey United Methodist Church. Bob coached numerous youth sports teams and was a member of the Casey School Board, where he served as President. In addition, Bob was a Freemason.
Bob will be forever remembered for his integrity, his love of family and his active lifestyle. He was a mentor to many and positively impacted numerous lives. He loved sports, and loved playing tennis and especially golf. Bob was an avid Illini fan and attended numerous basketball and football games over the years. He was also a devoted grandfather and loved being an active part of his grandsons’ lives.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Casey United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service at the Casey United Methodist Church, 703 N. State Hwy 49, Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the Casey United Methodist Church and Autism Speaks.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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