Donald D. Seitzinger

Donald D. Seitzinger 87, of DeKalb died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Kishwaukee Hospital.  He was born April 25, 1930 in Somonauk, IL and was the son of Vernon and Ruth (Powell) Seitzinger.

Don married Lois Thompson on October 13, 1955 at the First Congregational Church of Christ in DeKalb.  He was a truck driver for Barber Greene for 18 years and then a limo driver for DeKalb Ag/DeKalb Corporation for 21 years before retiring in 1995. An April 27, 1986 Daily Chronicle article dubbed Don the "unofficial ambassador" for DeKalb Corporation.  Don never met a stranger and always had a friendly word for everyone.

Don served in the United States Army from 1951-53.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, VFW Post 2287, American Legion, he was also a Mason.  Don loved socializing, fishing, spending time with his family and especially loved children.

Survivors include; wife Lois of DeKalb, two sons; Gary (Emily) Singleton of Portland, OR and Charles (Anne) Seitzinger of DeKalb.  Six grandchildren; Kristen, Christopher, Kristi, Briana, Connor and Ellie, five great grandchildren; Dante, Evelana, Declan, Keara, and Preston and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Willis Powell, Elvern Seitzinger, and Dick Seitzinger.  Sisters; Shirley Bjelk, Kathryn Hovsepian and Nancy Seitzinger.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 2:00pm at Finch Funeral Home with burial immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery with full military honors provided by the DeKalb American Legion and the DeKalb AmVets.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 12:00pm until the time of service at the funeral home.  Cremation has taken place at Finch Crematory. Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.