Elmer Joseph Seyer, 89, of Oran, Missouri, died November 23rd, 2019, at the Chateau in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He was born October 14th, 1930, in Advance, Missouri, son of Philip and Alvina Dohogne Seyer.

He married the only girl he ever loved, Susie Ann Cecilia Bucher, on April 16th, 1955, in New Hamburg, Missouri. They shared 64 years together.

Elmer graduated from Oran High School in 1949. He served as class president from 1946-1949. He was a member of the debate team. During that time Elmer was president of CYC, as well as having a dual role of player and coach for the CYC softball team.

Elmer was in the US ARMY during the Korean Conflict and was discharged as a sergeant.

Elmer’s leadership continued as he was president of the St. Joseph’s Men’s Club. He was a member of Guardian Angel Church and served on the parish council for 3 years.

He was also a Charter Member of the Oran Knights of Columbus Council 4311, serving as Grand Knight for 1 year.

Elmer coached Little League Baseball for 9 years.

He was also dedicated to promoting education and served on the Oran Public School Board for 12 years and during that time served as president for 3 years.

Elmer’s passion in life was farming. In 1973, his family received the Missouri Farm Family of the Year. He was also a member of the University of Missouri Extension Council, serving as president of the organization for 2 years.

Elmer sang at many weddings. He was also a member of the OCD Club-“Oran Coffee Drinkers’ Club” and kept a pulse on the activity of the community. In his retirement years, Elmer loved to play cards, fish, play cards, work in the garden, play cards, shell pecans, play cards, watch sports, and play cards.

Elmer taught his children and anyone who would listen how to love and to work, so much so we have coined phrases called “Elmerisms”.

He was a great man of faith that trusted God in the good times and the bad. His life’s legacy is one that reflects that divine love and trust.

Survivors include his wife, 7 children, 26 grandchildren, and 48 great grandchildren, Claudette Hency (Jessica Carey, Michelle Rairigh, Jacob Hency), Ron and Fenena Seyer (Jonathan Seyer, Antonia Seyer, Cesia Watkins, Josiah Seyer), Loraine and Donnie Reischman (Rebecca Lester, James Reischman, Suzanne Anderson, Katherine Businaro, Sarah Seabaugh, Rachel O’Loughlin), Neal and Cindy Seyer (Philip Seyer, Matthew Seyer, Veronica Seyer, Chastity Tragesser, Casey Guzman), Tom and Sherry Seyer (Nathan Seyer, Amber Zito, Chase Seyer), Terry and Cindy Seyer (Caleb Seyer, Claire Kern), Patrick and Audrey Seyer (Hanna Grazyk, Alyson Roper, Shelbie McClard).

Elmer has 2 surviving siblings, Lawrence Seyer and Mary Woltering.

His parents, 8 siblings, and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death.

Amick Burnett is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Visitation will be held at Guardian Angel Gymnasium, Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 from 4-8pm in Oran, Missouri. Parish prayers begin at 4pm followed by Knights of Columbus prayer service.

Funeral mass will be Wednesday, November 27th, 2019, at Guardian Angel Church, at 10am, in Oran, Missouri, with Father Randy Tochtrop officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery following mass.

Donations may be made to Guardian Angel Church in Oran, Missouri, or the charity of your choice.