Eric Seiffert
Eric S. “Grouch” Seiffert, 79, Chapman Lake, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
Eric was born Feb. 10, 1943, in Warsaw, the son of (the late) Henry W. Seiffert and Lenora Mae (Schreiber) Seiffert. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of ’61. Eric, or “Grouch” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was an assistant pressman at R.R. Donnelley, retiring after 41 years with the company. After retirement, he enjoyed working as a delivery driver for Nissan.
On June 23, 1995, Eric married Judy (Meadows) Seiffert, eloping to the Ozarks. Eric was a private pilot and former member of the Experimental Aircraft Association; he enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, hunting and fishing, boating or taking “Izzy” for a walk. He also enjoyed woodworking and watching football, especially the Packers. Eric was a regular blood donor and proud member of the “10 Gallon Club”.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Seiffert, Chapman Lake; his son, Kurt A. (Montse) Seiffert, Bloomington; daughter, Erica M. Seiffert, Bloomington; grandchildren, Justin (Kaysha) Lampkin, South Whitley and Eric Seiffert, Cold Spring, Ky.; and his great-grandchildren, Riley and Kai Lampkin, both of South Whitley. In addition to his parents, Eric was also preceded in death by sisters, Artis, Gretchen and Dorothy; brother, Eugene; and stepdaughter, Debra Lampkin.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
The family’s preferred memorial is the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko Co, 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562.