Gerald J. Seematter

Gerald Joseph Seematter, 74, of Frankfort, died May 28, 2018, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Visitation was held Friday, July 13, from noon until 5 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel, Frankfort. A rosary service was held Friday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Frankfort.

The pallbearers were Michael Bussman, Shawn Seematter, Gary Seematter, Jarrod Schreiner, Ron Wagner, and Dennis Covell. The honorary pallbearers were Dale Foley, Dick Estes, John Schreiner, Harold Armstrong, Benny Bussman, Bob Wagner, and Keith Jasko.

Burial was in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Gerald was born May 19, 1944, in Marysville, Kansas, to Arthur and Elizabeth (Hurla) Seematter. He grew up on a farm near Home, Kansas, and graduated from Marysville High School in 1962. He met his bride, Sharon Leupold, in Frankfort, Kansas, in 1964, and they were married a year later on October 16, 1965, at the Blaine Catholic Church.

Gerald served as a mechanic in the National Guard during the Vietnam War, stationed in Colorado. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years, but he was always a farmer at heart. He “railroaded” to support his farming habit.

Gerald enjoyed celebrating the summer holidays at his pond with family and friends. He will be remembered for his smile, love of family, and his habit of giving out Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to all the little ones. He will be missed and remembered by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Wesley and Esther Leupold; his son, Joseph Seematter; his sister, Mary Armstrong; along with many other loved ones and close friends.

Survivors include his wife of over 52 years, Sharon; daughter, Julie (Robert) Sedlemeyer; sons, Daniel Seematter and David (Hillary) Seematter; brothers, Paul Seematter and James Seematter; sisters, Alice Wagner, Teresa Bussman, Anna Wilder, Lois Schreiner, and Bernice Jasko; and grandchildren, Jessica, Brittany, Ava, Keene, and Claire.

A memorial fund is established to Annunciation Catholic Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Padden Funeral Chapel.