Edward Michael Seipp

Edward Michael Seipp, 76, of O'Fallon, IL, born on May 14, 1949, in Belleville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Edward earned multiple bachelor's and master's degrees during his lifetime. He loved learning, from reading books all day on the porch swing as a child to earning a

Master's in Accounting at age 61. He was also extremely proud of earning the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout in 1963.

Edward spent the majority of his first career at AAA Auto Club of Missouri, retiring as Director of Insurance Administration in 1998. He later became Chief Financial Officer

of Doris Systems (in Atlanta, GA) before it was acquired in 2007. During his second retirement, Ed became a CPA and joined Illinois State University as an accounting

professor, driving two hours each way multiple times a week. He won multiple teaching awards from ISU, created new areas of study, and developed a high school

accounting challenge attended annually by several hundred students across central Illinois. He also funded a scholarship fund for accounting majors at ISU. While teaching came late in life, it was his passion and most rewarding profession.

Ed was unable to sit still and found immense satisfaction in staying busy. In addition to his career, he also provided accounting services to numerous clients in the metro

east and St. Louis area. No client meant more to Ed than St. Clare Catholic School, which he served for over 35 years. He loved solving problems and working closely

with the principals and parishes.

When Ed was not working, which was rare, he loved watching University of Illinois basketball (ILL), particularly going to the Braggin' Rights games with his sons and

close friends. He was an avid Cardinals and Blues fan, and he was a sucker for Girl Scout Thin Mints and Dill Pickle Peanuts. He was always excited to go to a car show

with close friends. In the summers, Ed took month-long camping trips centered around minor league baseball stadiums. More than anything else, he loved spending

time with his sons and grandkids. He traveled regularly with his sons, attended numerous sporting events with them, and was best friend to both. He was proud of

their accomplishments and shared stories about them with whomever would listen. He rarely missed an event with his grandkids and always had hugs to give when he saw them. He enjoyed buying and building Legos with Reese and Mason and loved being Grandpa Pickle.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Seipp (nee Dressel); one son, David Seipp; and one nephew, Matt Seipp.

Left to cherish Edward's memory are his two children, Thomas Seipp of Plano, TX, Timothy (Stacey) Seipp of O'Fallon, IL; two brothers, Dennis (Geri) Seipp of O'Fallon, IL, Larry (Terri) Seipp of O'Fallon, IL; two grandchildren, Reese Seipp, Mason Seipp; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial donations may be made in Edward's name to St. Clare Catholic School; https://saintclareschool.org/support/gift-giving/. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.com.

A visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at Schildknecht Funeral Home; 301 S. Lincoln Ave. O'Fallon, IL 62269.

A visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., at St. Nicholas Catholic Church; 625 Saint Nicholas Dr., O'Fallon, IL 62269.

A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church; 625 Saint Nicholas Dr., O'Fallon, IL 62269, with Fr. Nick Junker officiating.

Burial will follow at O'Fallon City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home.