William "Bill" Seymour

William (Bill) Seymour, 92, Wausau, died Friday, August 12, 2022 at Mountain Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born January 31, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late William E. Seymour and Elsie (Weden) Seymour.  He was a veteran of the US Army Airborne serving during the Korean War from 1950-1953. On August 19, 1957 , he married Jean A. Wiensch. She preceded him in death April 13, 2020.

He was employed at Marmet for 42 years as a brake operator.  Throughout his life and especially after his retirement he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, traveling, and playing the concertina which he taught himself to play. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Kathy (Tracy) Pelky, Plover and Rick Seymour, De Pere; grandchildren, Brooke and Bryce, Plover; sister, Nancy Litzer, Marathon; along with nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, infant sisters, Bernice and Arlene; and sister, Geraldine Swanson.

Funeral Services will be 1:00pm Friday August 19, 2022 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St, Wausau, Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will be on Friday from Noon until the time of services at the Sixth Street funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Mountain Terrace and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for their compassion and care.