"A Leader and Inspiration is my definition of Erv. He was an individual that cared and gave so much throughout his life to his country and his family. He taught me to appreciate all of the small things in life & that life is not always easy, & keep the ones that mean the most to you close. He was a dear friend and will be greatly missed... "
In loving memory of
Ervin H. Seis
March 27, 1922 - July 17, 2011
Ervin H. Seis, (Flag Emblem) of Antigo, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Langlade Hospital. He was 89 years old. He was born on March 27, 1922 in Antigo, a son of John and Mary (Rettinger) Seis. He married Emma Schmoll on February 5, 1944 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2003.
He served in the United States Army from October 6, 1942 until December 7, 1945. He was with the 14th Tank Battalion, 9th Armored Division as a tank gunner in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Prisoner of War from December of 1944 until April of 1945.
He was a dairy farmer in the town of Rolling and was employed at Vulcan Corporation for 38 years.
He was a member of the Leland Tollefson Veterans of Foreign War Post # 2653, Antigo and the Paul Marmes Disabled American Veterans Chapter 23.
He enjoyed dancing, snowmobiling, bowling, refurbishing John Deere tractors and farming until his death.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia (Lawrence) Mortenson, Birnamwood; three sons, Richard (Patricia) Seis, Antigo, Edward (Shelby Jean) Seis, Antigo and Larry Seis, Antigo; four grandchildren, Joseph, Kori, Amy and Kevin; seven great-grandchildren Coral, Dylan, Bailey, Connor, Anna, Brady Calvin and Caba; a brothers Harold (Mary) Seis of Antigo; and special freind, Shirley.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorraine Seis and Genevieve Cheslak; and a brother, Frank Seis.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Antigo veterans will conduct military rites. Visitation will be 3:30 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Tributes
"I was a neighbor and grew up and went to school with Larry. My sympathies for your loss... David Fleischman"
"We are so sorry to hear of Ervins' passing. Ervin and Emma were regular customers of ours at Ralph and Mary's in Polar. They went on numerous trips with our groups for years. They were always a joy to have along as either one or the other would offer a "smart remark" to keep me on my toes! We last saw Ervin at the Langlade fairgrounds two summers ago where we were sorry to learn of Emmas passing also. We miss them in our hearts. May they rest in peace! God Bless!! Ralph & Mary Schwartz"