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John “Dave” David Seal

December 1, 1930 - June 23, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Thursday 7/9, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Thursday 7/9, 3:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dave’s memory to Special Olympics or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.

John David “Dave” Seal went home peacefully to the Lord on June 23, 2026 surrounded by family.

Dave was born in Chicago on December 1, 1930. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Cullen Seal to whom he was married for 50 years. Loving father to Leslie Seal Finley, Lila (Kelly Powers) Seal, and Dana (Pete) Schumacher. Very proud grandfather of Kathryn (Michael Stein) Finley, David (Megan Dale) Finley, Emily (Kirk) Dennison, Megan (John) Buglass, Peter Schumacher, Marissa Powers and Mark Powers and adoring great grandfather to Wyatt, Silas, Mia, Chloe and Jayden Dennison, Ernie, Eleanor and Sully Buglass, Levi and Genevieve Stein and Marin and Henry Finley. Along with his wife, he was predeceased by his parents, four sisters, one brother, one grandson, and many dear friends. He was called the last of the Mohicans.

Dave enjoyed telling a great story, remodeling his beautiful Brookfield home and taking care of his spacious yard. What brought the most joy to his later life was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of his life is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin. There will be a visitation from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM prior to a service beginning at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dave’s memory to Special Olympics or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
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Thursday 7/9, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
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Thursday 7/9, 3:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dave’s memory to Special Olympics or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.

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John David “Dave” Seal went home peacefully to the Lord on June 23, 2026 surrounded by family. Dave was born in Chicago on December 1, 1930. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Cullen Seal to whom he was married for 50 years. Loving father to Leslie Seal Finley, Lila (Kelly Powers) Seal,Continue Reading

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Joyce Cullen Bringle left a message on July 9, 2026:
Dear Leslie, Lila, Dana and all your Families, I have so many, many happy memories of your dad! He was always kind, even-tempered and encouraging to me, and that never changed over the years! I’ll miss him always, but I’ll see him and my beautiful sister soon! Love you all very much! Aunt Joyce
Cindy Seaton left a message on July 8, 2026:
Leslie,Lila and Dana, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad, my and Tom’s “Uncle Dave”. I’ll always remember how we had so much fun as kids and how so much of or lives revolved around our parents great friendship. What a time to cherish. Looks like we need to carry on, perhaps as the L.O.B.S- or maybe just the old folks. Much love to you and your families. Know that you are all in my heart, today and always.
Sarah Bajek left a message on June 29, 2026:
Dear Dana, Leslie and Lila- I just wanted to say how sorry I was to see that your dad/my Uncle David passed away. As my siblings have expressed, your father was like a big brother to my mother and she held such a fondness for him so much so that she named her first born after him. I have several memories as a child visiting him and your beautiful home in Brookfield Wisconsin. I only wish I could have known him more as an adult. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace and reunited with your mom and all the other Seal family members. I know my mom was definitely there with open arms and welcoming him to heaven. Hugs to you all!!!
Peter Glynn left a message on June 28, 2026:
So.sorry for your loss!
Jeff Overman left a message on June 27, 2026:
Leslie and Lila I am so sorry for your loss. Leslie, I know he was your rock and always there for you. Robin and I will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers!
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