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Steven Seckler Obituary
WASHBURN - Steven C. Seckler, 78, of Metamora, formerly of Washburn, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019.
It was Steve's wishes that cremation rites be accorded and no services will be held. Inurnment will be at a later date at Linn-Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Washburn.
Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Washburn is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's' Association.
Steve was born on September 18, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to Everett E. and Mildred H. (Donahue) Seckler. He married Betty L. Davidson on October 28, 1961, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Washburn. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2016.
Surviving are his children, Lisa (Randy) Phillips of Waynetown, IN, Lori (Joe) Clark of Washburn and Steven D. (Ruth) Seckler of Secor; his grandchildren, Nathan (Dawn) Buis, Carissa (Dewey) Abney, Krystle (Heather) Buis, Ashley (Brandon) Beal, Trenton Clark, Kailyn (Jimmy) Clark and Austin Seckler; one great-grandchild, Braiden Buis; his siblings, Dennis (Suzie) Seckler of Metamora, Edna Marchand of Peoria, Candace (Jack) Miller of Foley, AL, Mary Seckler of Lostant, Jeannie (Dave) Stivers of Washburn and Theresa Seckler of East Peoria; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Seckler of Roanoke.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Jack, Bruce, Arnold and Norman; and one sister, Lois.
Steve was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Washburn. He retired after 35 years at McBride & Schoff in 2001.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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6 Entries
April 25, 2020
As kids in Cazenovia,
we all looked up to Steve.
He seemed to know what was right and fair.
A good influence on all of us.
Jim Weigel
Dave McDermott
March 6, 2019
I worked with Steve about 40 years ago at the Cat Tech Center machine shop. He'd mentioned working at McBride and Schoff. He was an easygoing man, enjoyable to shoot the breeze with during breaks. It's sad to watch the passing of casual friends over the years, but the loss of a loved one leaves a gap that makes the Grand Canyon seem like a roadside ditch. My sympathy to his family.
Anthony Sloan
March 1, 2019
Lisa and Family, I'm very sorry for the loss of your father.
Paula Lawrence
February 27, 2019
Lori, Lisa and David, I'm so sorry for your loss of your father. Hugs and prayers to all of your family.
Becky Speerly
February 25, 2019
Lori and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Your have our deepest condolences!! May God bring you peace.
Troy, Becky, Mariah, and Caleb Speerly
February 25, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
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