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Margaret L. Seyfried April 12, 1923 - February 25, 2023

Date of Funeral

March 2, 2023
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MARGARET L. “PAT” SEYFRIED age 99
Of New Bremen, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. She was born on April 12, 1923 in Toledo, the daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Vultee) Rau. On September 4, 1948, she married Donald N. Seyfried and together they shared 72 years before his death on March 14, 2021. Surviving are her daughters Susan (David) Popwell of Decatur, GA, Diane (Robert) Strawn of Lakeside Park, KY, and MaryAnn (Glenn) Seyfried-Clemmons of Ashburn, VA; her grandchildren: Dr. Jeffrey (Lara) Strawn, Jeremy (Nicole) Clemmons, Mallory Clemmons, Courtney (Evan) Clemmons-Hoffman; great-grandchildren: Rachel and Elliott Strawn and Oliver Clemmons. She will also be fondly remembered by her sister Gertrude Brownlee of Sanford, MI, and by her countless nieces and nephews who referred to her as A.P. Along with her parents and husband, Margaret was preceded in death by her siblings Bernard Rau, Doris Quick, and Ruth Richmond.

Margaret was a graduate of the former Weidman High School in Weidman, MI, and continued her education at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She went on to live in Lansing, Michigan where she worked as an X-ray technician and was a transcriptionist in the radiology department at Sparrow Hospital. This is where she would eventually met Don. They were married in 1948, and in 1951 they made their way to New Bremen where they settled and raised their three daughters. She had been an active member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen where she was involved with the funeral luncheon committee, was a Holy Duster, a Sacristan, and also taught 3rd grade CCD for 13 years. To know Margaret was to love her. Her kindness, positive attitude, and quick wit will certainly be missed by her friends and family.

The family will receive friends at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen for an hour, starting at 9:30 A.M., with a Memorial Mass to follow, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. with the Rev. Fr. Mark Hoying and Deacon Mr. Greg Bornhorst officiating. The Mass will also be live-streamed through the church’s website, www.hrcatholic.org. Inurnment will take place together with her husband Don at a later date in the St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery in Beal City, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Margaret can be made to the Grand Lake Hospice (1122 E. Spring Street, St. Marys, Ohio 45885) or to the Holy Redeemer Church – CCD Program (P.O. Box 67, New Bremen, Ohio 45869). Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting with arrangements and online memories and condolences to the family can be left on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

The family will receive friends at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen for an hour, starting at 9:30 A.M., with a Memorial Mass to follow, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. with the Rev. Fr. Mark Hoying and Deacon Mr. Brad Feltz officiating. The Mass will also be live-streamed through the church’s website. Inurnment will take place together with her husband Don at a later date in the St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery in Beal City, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Margaret can be made to the Grand Lake Hospice (1122 E. Spring Street, St. Marys, Ohio 45885) or to the Holy Redeemer Church – CCD Program (P.O. Box 67, New Bremen, Ohio 45869).

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    Alice Hartwig says
    February 26, 2023 at 6:31 pm

    It was a real joy to meet at the dinner table when we were both in rehab at Otterbein at the same time. We often talked about the old times in New Bremen and the people we knew. A few of us were really sorry when Margaret left before we did. We missed her. My sympathy to you.

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    Bogerding Family says
    February 26, 2023 at 6:59 pm

    Your parents have been such a blessing to our family. They were so compassionate in everything they did. They gave our children so much praise and love, which we will hold onto forever.

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    Roger and Cheryl Pape Barlage says
    February 26, 2023 at 11:20 pm

    Our sympathy to the family. Sending prayers .
    Always enjoyed talking with Margaret ❤️

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    Larry & Janice Smith says
    February 27, 2023 at 10:12 am

    Please accept our very deepest sympathy. Margaret was an absolute gem. Whenever I talked to her she always asked “How’s Dr. Smith doing?”
    She will definitely be missed.

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    Christie Snider says
    February 27, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    Such a pleasure to meet this sweet, witty lady! I have enjoyed her so much while doing her hair weekly for the last year and a half. I will miss our weekly conversations/insight so much!
    To her girls, you all are some pretty special ladies. Your love & concern for your mother was unwavering. I will miss seeing you all!
    My love, prayers & sympathy to you all.

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    Sue Kramer says
    February 28, 2023 at 7:50 am

    So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed talking with her when bringing communion at Elmwood. Sweet lady

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    Dean and Kate Hartwig says
    February 28, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    So sad to hear of Margaret’s passing. Our deepest condolences to the entire family and all who knew and loved her!

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    Jim Elking says
    February 28, 2023 at 3:36 pm

    A great lady I was fortunate to have known for a relatively brief time.

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    Becky Koverman says
    March 1, 2023 at 12:05 am

    There will always be a special place in my heart for Margaret. About 10 years ago I was starting a book club at our church and she called me. She asked me if an “88 year old lady” could join the club. She was a faithful member and along the way she taught me a lot. We should all at 88 try something new and different and get out of our comfort zone. Don and her always came together to pick up any books. .. After reading “The Shack she expressed concern about the book – she wanted to stay true to her Catholic Faith. And I smile about the many many times she talked about a book – The Ladies NO 1 Detective Agency” We decided not to read it as a club but I did and was glad of it. She has touched many lives. My deepest sympathy. A memorial gift will be given in her name .at Holy Redeemer

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