Thomas Seger

SFC Thomas R. Seger passed away on June 23, 2018 at the age of 67. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on December 21, 1950, and lived in Iowa until he began his military career on February 12, 1968.
Tom was a career Army man who served three tours in Vietnam. A combat veteran, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, 3 NCO Professional Development Ribbons, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/palm, 3 overseas Service ribbons, Army Achievement Medal with 2 nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart, among others. In addition to the Combat Tours, he also served with distinction with NATO forces while assigned to the 135 th Assault Helicopter Company, serving aboard UH1-C Huey’s. He served in the Army from February 12, 1968 until his retirement on February 28, 1989. He retired as SFC.
Tom enjoyed dancing, his big-big dogs, horses, reading, writing, rodeos, country music and listening to KBEK Radio. He spent his time telling stories, teaching people survivor skills, clowning around and laughing. His favorite colors were red, white and blue and favorite song was the National Anthem. He will be remembered for his empathy and generosity and colorful stories told with gusto. If you have ever met Tom, you will remember.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Sue Seger; mother, Myrl Schleisman; brothers, Jerry (Cindy) Seger and Bill Seger; half-sister, Kay Seger; children: Christina Seger, Troy Seger and Chad Seger; step-children, Wendy Lee and Nick Lee; grandchildren: Ashley Brooks, Jakob Luse, Caleb Luse, Peyton Luse, Cole Hildman, Loki Seger, Zachary Colombo, Skyler Seger; step-granddaughter, Raven Marx; four great-grandchildren with one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Leo Seger; and great-grandson, Ayden Shackelford.
An Interment Service will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, N4063 Veterans Way, Spooner, WI, 54801.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Dalles House Restaurant and Lounge, 720 S. Vincent St., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are preferred to the family and can be sent to Sue Seger P.O Box 145, Grantsburg, WI 54840.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedber-taylor.com