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Aug 2nd, 1946 - May 13th, 2014Funeral: 3 p.m. Saturday (May 17, 2014) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday (May 17, 2014) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
William Earl Sehie, age 67, of Fenton, Missouri, formerly of Flora, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at SSM St. Clare Health Center in Fenton.
Bill was born August 2, 1946 on his grandfather’s farm in Flora to Kenneth E. and Charlotte F. (Ooton) Sehie. He married Connie Lynne Cook on December 16, 1967 in Hartford, Illinois. Bill graduated in 1968 from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance. He honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps, stationed at the Finance Center in Kansas City during the Vietnam War. Bill was Vice President and Treasurer of Sound Distributors in St. Louis, Missouri and finished his career as City Administrator of Byrnes Mill, Missouri. Bill was a lifelong outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, promoting it to future generations by serving as President and member of Team Henges Trapshooting Club.
Bill is survived by his wife: Connie Sehie of Fenton, Missouri; 2 children: Michelle (Duane) Lindsey of Ozark, Missouri and Quentin S. (Amy) Sehie of Byrnes Mill, Missouri; 6 grandchildren: Katelyn, Kayla, Kylie, Cody, Zachary, and Lacey; 1 brother: Steve (Dianne) Sehie of Ballwin, Missouri; mother-in-law: Becky Cook (the late Nelson) of Moro, Illinois; aunt: Imogene Kerr of Hord, Illinois; nephew: Bryan (Sarah) Sehie; niece: Laura (Theo) Esser; along with numerous other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service for William “Bill” Sehie will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Old Union Cemetery, Bible Grove, Illinois with military honors. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Team Henges Trapshooting Parent Club c/o Howard Weiser, 748 Kraffel Lane, Town & Country, Missouri 63017.
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I've only known Bill for about the last 10 years but I learned that he was a very caring individual who loved his family. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. So Bill fly high with the angels in heaven and the family and friends that are there now. May God be with his family and friends as they mourn his loss hear on earth.
We are going to miss you! be good up there!
You are all in my prayers and thoughts!! With deepest sympathy and all my love!!!
Bill will be missed by many, among them Pat and myself. He was a good friend, a loyal veteran and someone that could be relied upon for help of any kind. We are proud to be part of his extended family. His cheery attitude lit the room and that wonderful voice of his commanded your attention. We are proud to say, "Bill was our friend" and we are happy to pray for him for the repose of his soul and to him to help us in our sadness.
A good man who will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Connie, Cody and Quinten, along with the rest of the family. Bill always had a smile that he shared with us, even through his phone calls, and we always enjoyed those visits. So thankful that they got together a few weeks back for breakfast. Cody, he was so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Come hunting anytime. We will miss him.
My prayerful support is with all of you, especially Quentin, Amy, Zach and Lacey whom I know from St. John Catholic Church, Imperial, MO. May your cherished memories of your dad and grandfather keep him very present to you. May you experience God's comforting love through the love, prayers, and support of all who love you.
A great man that had a huge heart you will be missed , Rest in peace
Bill was our neighbor. Bill was our friend. He was someone who was genuinely happy in our happiness. Bill treated our children with such kindness and caring. He took genuine interest in our children and truly delighted in their accomplishments as he did his own. Over the years at odd times each of our children would say, "he was so good to me." Bill took devilish delight in telling people that our daughter, Cynthia, was HIS (are you laughing, Bill?) Over the many years we lived next door, we developed a quiet comfort, respect, appreciation and genuine love and admiration for Connie and Bill. Bill accomplished the work God gave him and now that he is sharing eternity with God is so comforting. Yet...there is a hole in our hearts. Bill will always be in our hearts, but it will take some time for that hole to heal. I read, "Some people come into our lives and quietly stay. Others stay for a while, leaving footprints in our hearts and we are never the same.
We will always remember Bill by his smile! He will be truly missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sehie Family.
Bill was a genuine good person with a smile that could light up the world - I didn't know him long, but he made me and my family feel like we were life long friends. There are few people that have that gift from God and he will be missed. I believe he is home and at peace; lighting up Heaven with his magical smile. All those who loved Bill and his wonderful family are in our thoughts and prayers. I cannot tell you how sorry we are for your loss. The Kelling Family
It was a pleasure to see him at many of our Troop functions and summer camps. Always friendly and supporting Cody in his adventures. Thank you so much for your service in the armed forces for our country. You certainly will be missed as God has now made room for you in heaven....
Connie, We are so sadden at your loss. We were so blessed to get to meet Bill and for all he has done to provide opportunities for our son to shoot with the Henges Trap Team. He was always a smiling face and he carried his physical cross with such joy. My wife loved visiting with him while the boys practiced. I know God will welcome him home with open arms. I hope you and the rest of your family can celebrate the great gift of his life to the world. All of our time here is short, what matters is how we use it. Bill was a great example of joy and selfless giving for others during his time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and thank you for allowing Bill to give so much to the Henges Team Family. We were truely blessed to have known Bill.
To the man I simply knew as Bill from next door: While the hustle and bustle of adult life can make childhood memories seem so far away, you and your family will always hold a place in many of my fondest memories from that nice little spot on Deer Lodge Drive. I'll always remember the long summer nights playing Kick The Can in front of your house and that you never failed to provide the necessary equipment. I'll never forget the cabin at Lake Wappapello and the freshly cooked squirrel after the hunt. When that comes to mind, I'll surely remember those evenings at your side watching you scale those larger-than-life fish on the electrical box between our houses after a successful day on the river. Of course, that will then remind me of that old canoe hanging under your back deck. And I'll certainly never forget the Bar-B-Que grill which was a fixture on your driveway along with its skilled chef responsible for spreading its sweet smells throughout the neighborhood. But perhaps most of all, I'll never forget the welcoming smile or that distinctive voice which never failed to offer a kind word for each of us rat-pack bunch of kids running all over the neighborhood. Though it may be time to say goodbye, I want to thank you for all of those memories and for the kindness you always showed to my children as well. You left all those you touched with many wonderful memories which we're fortunate to carry until the day we meet again.
Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this time. Bill always had a smile, it was Contagious :) :)
Thinking of you and all your family as we say goodbye to Bill. Feeling the loss of this wonderful man who I called neighbor for almost all of my childhood and growing up. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill had the most infectious laugh. I loved spending time with him at our Northwood compound. His smile and "southern gentlemanly ways" were so unique. A precious man. Our thoughts are with you Connie and Cody. And much love to the entire Cooke family.
Grandpa was a loving father to me and I am proud to say he was my father, friend, and best buddy and hunting companion.
Connie & Family, John & I just heard the news. As longtime neighbors we are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We will keep your Family in our prayers. We enjoyed hearing of Bill's fishing and hunting stories. He will be missed! Joan & John
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