Milfred Sedig Obituary

Milfred "Butch" Sedig

Milfred Wendell ("Butch") Sedig, 74, passed away February 8, 2013 at Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls. He was born November 27, 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ernest and Matilda (VanDerWall) Sedig. Butch attended school at the Wisconsin School for the Blind, Janesville; Colorado School for the Blind, Colorado Springs; and South Dakota School for the Blind, Gary. Even though he was visually handicapped all his life, he was very independent and held jobs in Wyoming, Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. He eventually settled in Sioux Falls in the early '90's. Butch was a member of First Lutheran Church of Sioux Falls.

Butch is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marlys Hagseth and Colleen Schroeder, and brother, Don Christensen. He is survived by his sister Judy Stover and husband, Jim of Houston, Texas, five special nieces (Dian, Colleen, Dani, Jerri, and Carol), one special nephew (Jimmy), several great nieces and nephews, loving cousins, friends, and caregivers.

The family would like to thank all of the dedicated and compassionate doctors and nurses at Sanford, and the entire staff at Good Samaritan Village for all their care and support. A very SPECIAL THANK YOU goes to Coral and Dwayne Olson who were Butch's main caregivers for so many years and who always went above and beyond to make sure he was well taken care of.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the funeral services. Interment will be that afternoon at Bruce Cemetery, Bruce, South Dakota.

In lieu of usual remembrances and for those desiring memorial contributions in Butch's name may be made to ¬¬¬¬Good Samaritan Village, 3901 S. Marion Road, Sioux Falls, 57106-1799, ATT: Tiffany Eichstadt; or Senior Companions, 4800 W. 57th Street, Sioux Falls, 57108-2239; or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Argus Leader on Feb. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Milfred Sedig

11 Entries

Dani & Larry Noldner

February 13, 2013

Always an inspiration! Uncle Butch could tell you direction of travel without sight:) Totally amazing to me and my family. Butch can now see and enjoy reuniting with friends and family. I am sure his brother Don, sister Marlys & Colleen are having a great visit!

Tami Streich

February 13, 2013

I have had the priveledge of knowing Butch for 20 years... I remember when I was a college intern at the Wellness Center, he was one of the first members I got to know. What an inspiration he was... no matter the obstacles that life might have placed in Butch's past... he never let them stop him. He came here faithfully to do his exercise, always had a positive attitude and really seemed to treasure getting to know people. He always was interested in other people's lives.. and remembered the details...Butch, my friend, I hope that you are now skipping effortlessly on heaven's clouds and reveling in the world's amazing colors. Your friend always, Love Tami

Pam Smith

February 12, 2013

Frank and I have fond memories of time spent with Butch over the years when he would visit in Houston. He was such a great converstionist, and always a fun person, ready for holiday parties!
I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him.

Jim Schroeder

February 11, 2013

Uncle Butch,You have left us with great memories I will always remember. God Bless.

Jenny Krueger

February 11, 2013

I knew Butch from shopping at Hy-Vee (Minn Ave.). He came in every friday to have breakfast and do shopping. I took himto the kitchen every friday and got Butch his breakfast that was; V-8, tea, water, oatmeal and toast. Butch will be missed greatly by his Hy-vee friends. Thoughts and prayers go out to his famaily.

Carol Cobia

February 11, 2013

Uncle Butch, you have left us with a life time of memories. I was so glad to have talked with you a couple of weeks ago, you will surely be missed. Love Carol

Debi Ulrey-Crosby

February 10, 2013

I have missed seeing Butch in the halls at the Wellness Center as we passed each other on our way to our workouts. He was always so cheerfull and a bright start to my early mornings. He will be missed and always in our hearts. We were blessed for being a very small part of his day.

jeff and natalie olson

February 10, 2013

You will be dearly missed

Anonymous

February 10, 2013

As a long time member of the Sanford Wellness Center, I knew who Butch was, but unfortunately I never knew him personally. But he was an inspiration to me......when I would come to the center early in the morning, I would often see him walking diligently around the track, many times in the company of a staff person. I would think to myself, wow.....if he can do this and always have a smile on his face, I can too! Without ever having the priviledge of knowing your brother, he was truly an inspiration to me and many others!

Martin Luebke

February 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Butch certainly was "one of a kind" and as Director of the SD Rehab. Center for the Blind, I admired his independence. He had a lot of "grit" and did not let much stop him. He was a valued employee of SD Industies for the Blind.

Denise McGraw

February 10, 2013

The staff and members of the Sanford Wellness Center will miss having our daily visits with Butch. Due to his health he hadn't been to see us in quite a while but weekly he was asked about and spoken of.

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