John Wesley Seifried Jr.

John Wesley Seifried Jr., life-long Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home, at the age of 85. John was born March 9, 1939 in Seminole, OK to John Wesley Seifried Sr. and Susie (Boring) Seifried. He married the love of his life, Bobbie Carol Longacre on June 3, 1960 in Seminole, OK. John proudly served in the United States Army and retired from the United States National Guard. He served in Germany during the Vietnam War and was a Bronze Star recipient. He retired from his career as road foreman for Seminole County District 2. He also worked for Strother Schools and served on the school board for many years. 

John enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with family. He took great joy in spending time at the lake and making breakfast for everyone. John loved to tell stories about his time in the service and his travels. He never met a stranger and loved to talk. 

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bobbie Seifried of the home; two sons, John Seifried and wife, Patty and Mark Seifried and wife, Doris; daughter, Leslie Cooper and husband, Stacy; seven grandchildren, Mitchell Seifried and wife, Shelby, Renee James and husband, Nate, Robert Cooper and wife, Ashley, Nichole Bogart and husband, Terry, Bob Seifried, Kaleb Seifried and wife, Summer and Amber Root; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and one more on the way and many other family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents; John and Susie Seifried; brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Mae Seifried; sister and brother-in-law, Mable and Loyd Vulgamore.

Those serving as casket bearers will be Robert Cooper, Kaleb Seifried, Mitchell Seifried, Nate James, Terry Bogart, Bob Seifried and Ryan Jackson. Honorary casket bearer will be Dave Bass.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Church of Christ at Little with Minister Rusty Dawson officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at Little Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK.