Dorothy Mae Seitz (nee Lehman), 89, of Belleville, IL passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 15, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Irma Lehman; granddaughter, Dakota Mae Vosse; great granddaughter, Sadie Maxine Sears; brother, Mark Lehman, Sr.; and sisters, Ilene Rueter, Rosemary Uffelmann, and Glenda Lehman.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of nearly 69 years, Ronald Seitz; children, Gary Seitz, Sharon (Gordon) Obermueller, Darryl Seitz, Kay (the late John) Hall, David (Roberta) Seitz, Steven (Sarah) Seitz, Brian Seitz, and Diane (Thomas) Vosse; 23 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and a sister, Joyce Davis; and many nieces and nephews.
Dot was an incredible wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was a charter member of Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville and faithful servants of the Lord. As a young teen, Dorothy was the recipient of the American Legion Award. She was a member of Walther League of Zion and she was a room mother for her children’s school at Zion. She was also a Cub Scout Den Mother. She worked hard as a secretary for Mager’s Supply Company in Belleville before spending 40 years as her husband’s secretary at Ron’s TV and Fournie Sound. Dot was very organized and enjoyed researching history through genealogy. She was the most unselfish woman and cooked amazing meals for her family including chicken and dumplings and pies. Dorothy was always a very busy lady who loved writing poetry, gardening, photography, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her beautiful smile and warm heart will be missed by all including her little granddog dog, Vinnie!
Friends may visit on Saturday, February 24. 2024 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1810 McClintock Ave., Belleville, IL 62221. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens. Memorials are appreciated to Zion Lutheran Church and VITAS Hospice. The family is very appreciative of the care and support Dot received from their hospice group. Please share memories on Dorothy’s guest book at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
