John Seyfert

    John H. Seyfert passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He was 87 years old.
    John was born in Saukville, Wis., on Feb. 14, 1933, to Herbert and Arleen (nee Anderson) Seyfert.
    John was a dedicated employee of Bolens Corp. in Port Washington for 46 years. He worked as a senior quality control technician and was a union member of the National Association of Machinists.
    John served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He was honorably discharged, obtaining the rank of corporal. His love for his country extended to his participation in the Landt-Thiel American Legion Post 470 Saukville, where he was a past Commander. He was also a member of the VFW Post 5373, Port Washington.  
    John was a lifetime member of Friedens Church in Port Washington.   
    Many memories were made with the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at John and Doris’s up-north property. Dad especially enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, the Packers and Brewers and dancing with mom.
    John as a husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa will be greatly missed.
    John is survived by his loving wife Doris of 64 years; children Shelly (Bob) Schwingle and Lori (Marty) Keyport; grandchildren Jennifer (Jeff) Patzer, Ericka Schmidt, Holly (TJ) McCormick, Andy (Angela) Schwingle, Eric (Crystal) Mueller; Bryan (Erika) Mueller and Cassy (Patrick) Leeport; and great-grandchildren Nolan, Ava, Harper, Hudson, Miles, Owen, Spencer, Connor, Lena and Lilah.
    John is further survived by many other relatives and friends.
    John was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald and Walter Seyfert and sisters-in-law Alice, Lois and Charmain Seyfert.
    A service will be held at Friedens Church, 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington, WI 53074, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at 1 p,.m. Pastor Brandon Lemons will preside.
    John’s family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.
    Immediately following the service, John will be laid to rest at Union Cemetery in Saukville with full military honors.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or the National Parkinson’s Association are appreciated.
    John’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Aurora Palliative and Hospice Care Team. A special thank you to Jayne and Judy for their extra special care for our dad and the family.
    Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.