Lester E. Seward, age 96, of Willard, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Willows at Willard. He was born on July 2, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clarence E. and Tressie I. (Gleitsman) Seward and had been a lifelong resident of Willard, Ohio. Lester served in the U.S. Navy and fought in WWII. He was a Relator for Century 21 in Willard for 38 years and was the operator of the New Haven Truck Stop for 26 years. He was a member of the New Haven United Methodist Church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Masonic Lodge, and also enjoyed fishing and other sports.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Predmore; a twin sister, Lois Johnson of West Liberty, OH; three daughters, Robin Seward of Willard, Leslie Branson of Maumee and Vikki Chandler of Willard; grandson, Matthew Branson; granddaughter, Candy Whippo; great granddaughter; two great great grandsons.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Weaver) Seward; two brothers, Wayne and Buddy Seward; sister, Dolores Steele; and daughter, Terri Bailey; son-in-law, Joe Branson and a granddaughter, Karen Chandler.
There will be calling hours on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio. The funeral service will follow the calling hours, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Haven United Methodist Church or Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. Online condolences may be made to his family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Marilyn Laughbaum - Jul 26, 2022
I am so sorry that Uncle Les is gone. He was one in a million for sure. Thinking of you Aunt Susie. I love you!
Pat Myers - Jul 13, 2022
So sorry could'nt get to see you. You are in my prayers. Pat Myers....
Shirley and Robert Gorham - Jul 12, 2022
Our sincere sympathy. Our sincere sympathy.
Roger Donnamiller - Jul 11, 2022
What a great man with a great sense of humor sorry for your loss
Bev Sobb and Doug Krieger - Jul 10, 2022
We are truly sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness.
Candy Bailey - Jul 8, 2022
Hey Grandpa it’s me is that you?? How we always answered the the phone. I’ll always remember the horses an the gas station/restaurant helping you my summer an Christmas vacations with you. Remembering you use to dress up as Santa clause for me an Karen. So many trips up here on Memorial Day to put flowers on Mom’s grave then lunch at Yankee Kitchen of course had your fish. You where my rock I’m going to miss you so much!!! I wanted you to live forever but that doesn’t happen. RIP Grandpa I love you your granddaughter!!!
Sarah S - Jul 8, 2022
Leslie and family - so sorry for your loss. I know that Les was a rock for many people and he will be remembered.
Laura Williams - Jul 8, 2022
I’m saddened to hear of Les’ passing. I’ve known him my entire life. He was always a kind and happy man who I looked forward to catching up with whenever I visited back home. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in happy memories of the time you had with Les.
Marty Culverhouse - Jul 8, 2022
Les, please accept my heartfelt condolences on your father's passing. I'm sure that his memory will forever live in your heart.
Darlene Snook - Jul 7, 2022
My heart goes out to Robin & the Seward family @ Les' passing. My sincere condolences & prayers are for comfort & peace through this difficult time. Darlene Snook
Doug Hillis - Jul 7, 2022
I remember Les from my youth. Always at work at the Shell station. Happy to see he had a long successful life.
Sheryl Long - Jul 7, 2022
Leslie, Robin, & Vicki, So sorry for the loss of your father. No matter the age or circumstances, it is hard to go through. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Diane Devlin-Hoffman - Jul 7, 2022
To the Seward family - I am so sorry for your loss....Les was such a kind and generous man and I will never forget how he and Betty opened their home and helped our family in a time of need. I will be forever grateful for your family's kindness. How wonderful that you were able to have him in your lives for a long as you did. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you remember and honor such a wonderful man. With deepest condolences, Diane Devlin-Hoffman
Wendy Daniel - Jul 7, 2022
Sending my sympathy to the Seward Family.
Sharon Dunn - Jul 7, 2022
Les, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He is now in God’s hands and he will take care of him.
Bobbie and Neil - Jul 7, 2022
Les, we are so sorry for your loss. You always spoke so dearly of your dad. May those wonderful memories comfort you.
John Devlin - Jul 7, 2022
To the Seward family, our sincere condolences in the passing of Les. He along with the entire Seward family were such wonderful neighbors and friends and offered our family so much support in a time of great need. I have found memories of working for Les down at the Sunoco station in New Haven as a teenager, he was so kind to give me that opportunity and the life lessons that came with it. Our thoughts and prayers are with Robin, Leslie and Vikki and the entire Seward family.
Leslie Branson - Jul 7, 2022
Dad - As is always the case, there was so much more to your life than an obituary reflects. I’ll always remember your devout commitment to the church - a youth leader and lay leader for many years Your annual trips to Lakeside for the East Oh Conference were a highlight for all of us. I remember your love of restoring vintage cars, your passion for fishing and how much you hated to lose at cards. I recall your love of the beaches in Venice and the deep sea fishing. You loved to eat fish too, as long as it wasn’t too expensive. You have instilled your love of sports in all of us, especially Big10 football, NCAA basketball and the Indians. I loved watching games with you unless it was your Buckeye vs my Wolverines. I hope you forgive me for being the traitor that I was. I remember joining you on a couple of your annual trips over Memorial Day to plant flowers on our family graves. It was a day-long affair traversing OH and ended in a restaurant near Ashland having a piece of pie. You shared during one of those trips that we are all only a generation away from being forgotten. I promise you that I will try to prove you wrong. I love you!
Phil and Ann Avina - Jul 7, 2022
Dear Les, You and your family are in our prayers.
Newman & Darlene King - Jul 7, 2022
We are sorry to hear of your father"s passing. May he R.I .P. Les.
Janet Hines - Jul 7, 2022
Vicky and family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Richard Chapman - Jul 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of Les's passing. He was a long time family friend and at the young age of 15 my very first boss and one of the best. My condolences to you Gloria and the family
Dwight Slessman - Jul 7, 2022
Very sorry for your loss.
Karen Fichtelman - Jul 6, 2022
So sorry Gloria
Donna Myers - Jul 6, 2022
Dear Gloria; I was saddened to read of Les's passing. Les was not only a great business client of my husband and a fishing buddy but a friend of ours. We always could count on Les when asked how he was, the reply and standard answer, he was fine a frog's hair. I will miss my get-togethers with both of you and Bill and Jean Kelly, the last of the fishing buddies. Know all who knew Les will miss him. I send my sympathy and love to you Gloria. May Les Rest In Peace.
