Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Sunday 2/11,
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St. Christopher Episcopal Church
7845 N River Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
414-352-0380
| Map
Monday 2/12,
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Service
St. Christopher Episcopal Church
7845 N River Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
414-352-0380
| Map
Monday 2/12,
10:00 am
Cemetery
Wisconsin Memorial Park
13235 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
Monday 2/12
Memorial
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church or Ralph Smedley Foundation Toastmasters.
Richard David Seelig “Dick” Joined his loving wife, Kathy, in Heaven on Saturday, January 20, 2024, age 77. Father of Jeffrey Seelig, James (Jennifer M.) Seelig, Jerry (Kelly) Seelig and Judy (Kevin) Scharfenberger. Proud Papa/Bapa of Tracy, Joseph, Justin, Jack, Juliana, Josh, Jessica, Josie, Jonah, Olivia and Alex. Further survived by his siblings, Dan (BJ)Continue Reading
Mary Maier
left a message on February 12, 2024:
Dick is at peace with Kathy. We had many good times not only just with Toastmasters but getting together for dinner once in a while.
May the family remember the great times they had with their Mother and Dad.
Eric Young
left a message on February 8, 2024:
I knew Dick through Toastmasters. There, he gave me the gift of his time so I could improve my life. It was clear he wanted people to succeed. I will always cherish the warm smiles, humor, and words of encouragement he never ran short of. He was truly a blessing and will be missed sorely.
Stephen Hsiung
left a message on February 6, 2024:
I met Dick during the year he worked in Papua New Guinea. He was a good friend. My deepest condolences to the family.
Stephen Hsiung
Bill Jackson AKA “Willie”
left a message on February 5, 2024:
My best mate phoned me in December to bring me up to date with his health situation. That triggered a series of phone conversations culminating in a Skype session on the 19th of January. At that stage he wasn’t able to talk and couldn’t open his eyes. But he was able to signal that he understood everything I was telling him. Quite a relief as we promised not to divulge any of our most secret secrets and didn’t we have one heck of a mateship over the past 65 years. What a hell of an innings. Unfortunate that as Barb put it (in her condolence that precedes this), I am the last man standing between Dick, Ron and myself. Maybe we’ll catch up in the future, but I’m sure you’ve been able to talk your way through the pearly gates and I don’t like my chances. Rest in peace mate. Thinking of us forever.
Bill
JJ
left a message on January 28, 2024:
You will be missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Barbara Nelson
left a message on January 28, 2024:
How do you explain the kind of friendship you have with someone that lasts over 60 years?
Dick, Bill Jackson, and my late husband Ron Nelson had that special kind of friendship that lasts forever even when you are half a world apart—-as is the case with Bill Jackson who has lived in New Guinea since the early 1970’s.
Bill and Dick actually became friends when they went to grade school in Bayside. Bill remembers Dick offering him a seat on the school bus in 1959. They became fast friends and my husband joined them the next year when they were all freshmen at Nicolet High School.
I went to Nicolet also, and when I started to date Ron, I quickly realized that Ron, Bill and Dick were a package deal. And I knew Dick was unique when I discovered their home had a menorah AND a Christmas tree (AKA “Hanukkah Bush”) during the holidays!
It was the kind of friendship where no matter how long between your visits, when you finally got together you easily picked up where you left off at the end of your last visit.
The door was always open at the Seelig house. When my husband and I would ride our Harleys in the countryside around Milwaukee during the summer, we would often pop in at the Seelig’s lake house in Delafield while on our rides. More brats were thrown on the grill and we were always made to feel welcome.
I admired Dick when he pursued Toastmasters. He was active in organizing high school reunions. He was always generous sharing his knowledge in financial matters and once retired he enjoyed helping people with their computer problems.
Dick was humble, caring, and a man of integrity. Never judgmental, he would always lend an ear if you needed one. He taught me the true meaning of friendship.
Barbara Nelson
Cousin Nancy
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Sending hugs to everyone. Hang on to all the good memories.
Ken Gostchock
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Jerry, Judy, Jim, and Jeff,
You were my extended family growing up, and I always thought of Mr. and Mrs. S as an extension of my own parentage. Please know I'm thinking of all of you, and your folks will always be loved. I miss you all and will always have a warm place in my heart for you.
With love, Kenny
stonehold 1976 @ gmail dot com
Peggy Palakow Bernstein
left a message on January 25, 2024:
I went to high school with your dad. What a nice, nice guy. Hope you have many good memories to help you through this difficult time.
Linda M Borowski
left a message on January 25, 2024:
My sincere condolences to Dick's entire family.
He will certainly be missed!
Jessica Abendroth
left a message on January 25, 2024:
I will always remember you as Dad Seelig. The first meeting at a job's daughter event and getting to know your family like my own. You took me in as one of the kids and i enjoyed all the memories made. I will miss you and our time together. Till we meet again keep my seat warm and say hi to Kathy, Fred and Betty for me...
Teddy Balistreri
left a message on January 24, 2024:
In memory of Richard “Dick”
David Seelig, Teddy Balistreri lit a candle
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Mary Maier
left a message on February 12, 2024:
Dick is at peace with Kathy. We had many good times not only just with Toastmasters but getting together for dinner once in a while.
May the family remember the great times they had with their Mother and Dad.
Eric Young
left a message on February 8, 2024:
I knew Dick through Toastmasters. There, he gave me the gift of his time so I could improve my life. It was clear he wanted people to succeed. I will always cherish the warm smiles, humor, and words of encouragement he never ran short of. He was truly a blessing and will be missed sorely.
Stephen Hsiung
left a message on February 6, 2024:
I met Dick during the year he worked in Papua New Guinea. He was a good friend. My deepest condolences to the family.
Stephen Hsiung
Bill Jackson AKA “Willie”
left a message on February 5, 2024:
My best mate phoned me in December to bring me up to date with his health situation. That triggered a series of phone conversations culminating in a Skype session on the 19th of January. At that stage he wasn’t able to talk and couldn’t open his eyes. But he was able to signal that he understood everything I was telling him. Quite a relief as we promised not to divulge any of our most secret secrets and didn’t we have one heck of a mateship over the past 65 years. What a hell of an innings. Unfortunate that as Barb put it (in her condolence that precedes this), I am the last man standing between Dick, Ron and myself. Maybe we’ll catch up in the future, but I’m sure you’ve been able to talk your way through the pearly gates and I don’t like my chances. Rest in peace mate. Thinking of us forever.
Bill
JJ
left a message on January 28, 2024:
You will be missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Barbara Nelson
left a message on January 28, 2024:
How do you explain the kind of friendship you have with someone that lasts over 60 years?
Dick, Bill Jackson, and my late husband Ron Nelson had that special kind of friendship that lasts forever even when you are half a world apart—-as is the case with Bill Jackson who has lived in New Guinea since the early 1970’s.
Bill and Dick actually became friends when they went to grade school in Bayside. Bill remembers Dick offering him a seat on the school bus in 1959. They became fast friends and my husband joined them the next year when they were all freshmen at Nicolet High School.
I went to Nicolet also, and when I started to date Ron, I quickly realized that Ron, Bill and Dick were a package deal. And I knew Dick was unique when I discovered their home had a menorah AND a Christmas tree (AKA “Hanukkah Bush”) during the holidays!
It was the kind of friendship where no matter how long between your visits, when you finally got together you easily picked up where you left off at the end of your last visit.
The door was always open at the Seelig house. When my husband and I would ride our Harleys in the countryside around Milwaukee during the summer, we would often pop in at the Seelig’s lake house in Delafield while on our rides. More brats were thrown on the grill and we were always made to feel welcome.
I admired Dick when he pursued Toastmasters. He was active in organizing high school reunions. He was always generous sharing his knowledge in financial matters and once retired he enjoyed helping people with their computer problems.
Dick was humble, caring, and a man of integrity. Never judgmental, he would always lend an ear if you needed one. He taught me the true meaning of friendship.
Barbara Nelson
Cousin Nancy
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Sending hugs to everyone. Hang on to all the good memories.
Ken Gostchock
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Jerry, Judy, Jim, and Jeff,
You were my extended family growing up, and I always thought of Mr. and Mrs. S as an extension of my own parentage. Please know I'm thinking of all of you, and your folks will always be loved. I miss you all and will always have a warm place in my heart for you.
With love, Kenny
stonehold 1976 @ gmail dot com
Peggy Palakow Bernstein
left a message on January 25, 2024:
I went to high school with your dad. What a nice, nice guy. Hope you have many good memories to help you through this difficult time.
Linda M Borowski
left a message on January 25, 2024:
My sincere condolences to Dick's entire family.
He will certainly be missed!
Jessica Abendroth
left a message on January 25, 2024:
I will always remember you as Dad Seelig. The first meeting at a job's daughter event and getting to know your family like my own. You took me in as one of the kids and i enjoyed all the memories made. I will miss you and our time together. Till we meet again keep my seat warm and say hi to Kathy, Fred and Betty for me...
Teddy Balistreri
left a message on January 24, 2024:
In memory of Richard “Dick”
David Seelig, Teddy Balistreri lit a candle
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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