Donnie Seaver, age 76 of Jordan, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 4-7:00PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:00AM with a visitation 1-hour prior all at Hope Lutheran Church, 201 Hope Avenue, Jordan. Donnie will be laid to rest at 1:30PM at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Pastor Steve Thompson will preside. Military honors will be provided by the Jordan Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Dan Schmitt, Aaron Neumann, Marlowe Holmes, Ryan Schmitt, Dylan Holmes, Connor Holmes, Frank Neumann, and Joe Neumann.
On June 5, 1940 in Belle Plaine, Rolan and Margaret Seaver celebrated the birth of their son, Donald Seaver. Throughout his life, Donnie was a kind, hard-working individual who put others before himself. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Franek, on October 17, 1967. This union was blessed with 42 wonderful years of marriage. More than anything, Donnie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Donnie appreciated classic country and having a cold beer while cheering for the Vikings.
Donnie’s generosity will always be remembered by his children, Kelly (Dan) Schmitt, Shannon (Marlowe) Holmes, Tammy (Aaron) Neumann, Randy (Patty) Seaver, Ronnie (Phimpha) Seaver; grandchildren, Ryan Schmitt, Dylan Holmes, Conner Holmes, Frank Neumann, Joe Neumann, Justin Seaver, Jenna Seaver, Anna Seaver, Katie Herrmann, Ashley Seaver, Cassidy Seaver, Bradley Riesgraf; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy (David) Bessel, Joyce (Pat) Hogan, Bill (Jan) Seaver, Bob (Barb) Seaver, Janet Seaver, Jean Seaver, Joan Seaver, Glenn Seaver.
Donnie will be greeted in heaven by his wife, JoAnn Seaver; parents and brothers, Lloyd and Craig Seaver.
The Seaver family is proudly cared for by the staff of Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation.
