Donald R. Seifried, Sr.

Donald R. Seifried, Sr., age 73, of Highland, IL., died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Saint Luke\'s Hospital-West in Chesterfield, MO. He was born February 8, 1934, in Highland, IL., the son of Victor and Arline (nee Zobrist) Seifried. On October 24, 1953, he married Rosemary M. Seifried, nee Hohrein, who survives. Born and reared in Highland; graduated Highland High School in 1952; worked as shoe cutter for Moulton Bartley; then at Journal Printing until it stopped printing the Highland Journal; worked at St. Louis Post Dispatch over 21 years - retiring at age 50 in 1984. Worked at Wicks Aircraft for several years. Helped his wife operate Rosemary\'s Fabric & Quilts in Highland. Founder of Highland Hornet Model Airplane Club; Founded and operated for 20 years the Helvetia Flea Market; compiled and printed \"Highland In Focus\" in 1987 (Editor & Publisher). For 10 years ran, with his son, an Antique & Hot Rod Car Show in Highland - \"Highland VFW Car Show\". He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time at their club house. He also enjoyed researching Highland and his family history. He was also very active with the Power Show for the Highland Historical Society. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of Printer Union - St. Louis, MO; Highland Historical Society (Past President & Treasurer); Helvetia Sharpshooters Society (Life Member); Highland Pistol & Rifle Club (Past Pres & Treasurer, Life Member); National Rifle Association (Life Member); Civil Air Patrol as a youth. Survivors include Wife-Rosemary M. Seifried, nee Hohrein of Highland, Ill., Son-Donald R. (Charolette) Seifried, Jr. of Highland, Ill., Daughter-Karen L. Haller of Highland, Ill., Daughter-Sheri J. (Todd) Ernst of Highland, Ill., Son-Brian T. Seifried of Highland, Ill., Grandchildren-Meagan M.N. (fiance Justin Cox) Westerman of Highland, Ill., Shannon M. (Brandon) Sudholt of Aviston, Ill., Danielle L. Seifried of Highland, Ill., Seaman Second Christopher W. Seifried, US Navy (twin) of Great Lakes, Ill., Lindsey N. (special friend Kyle Turley) Seifried (twin) of Marine, Ill., Scott M. Haller of Highland, Ill., Kurt M. Haller of Pocahontas, Ill., Jared T. Ernst of Highland, Ill., Andrew S. Ernst of Highland, Ill., Katie J. (Significant Other Carl Richter) Ernst of Highland, Ill., Kyle S. (Significant Other Heather Ohren) Ernst of Highland, Ill., Meggie A. Ernst of Highland, Ill., Great Grandchildren-Alex J. Westerman, Keshaan D. Matthews, Roman J. Cox, Breonna Sudholt, Brooklyn Sudholt, Brannon M. Haller, Griffen E. Haller, Kyleigh A. Haller, Madison P. Haller, Hailey J. Richter, Brother-Kenneth V. (Venita) Seifried, Brother In-law-Gerald D. (Marlyss) Wenzel of Highland, Ill. He was preceeded in death by Father-Victor L. Seifried, Mother-Arline S. Seifried, nee Zobrist, Sister-Marilyn A. Wenzel, Brother-William J. Seifried, Step Grandson-Brian Edward Landert