Ronald Leon Seyferth

Ronald Leon Seyferth, 76, of Vergennes, Illinois, passed away at his residence in Vergennes at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013. Ronald was born on December 9, 1936, in Vergennes, to William Seyferth and Ethel Alene (Tuthill) Seyferth. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Elizabeth "Liz" (Babcock) Seyferth, three brothers Daniel Seyferth of St. Louis, MO, John and his wife Shirley Seyferth of Dupo, IL, and Richard and his wife Kathy Seyferth of Washington; one sister Karren Coulter of Marion, IL. Ronnie is also survived by three sister in laws Sheila and her husband Willie Crisp of Chocowinity, NC, Deenie and her husband Kenny Trotter of Dix, IL, and Margret and her husband Royce Toepfer of Bush, and one brother in law Robbie and his wife Ruth Babcock of New Athens. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers William and Jerry Seyferth, one brother in law Charles Coulter, and his first wife Peggy Rogers Seyferth preceded him in death in 1978. Ronnie was Vice president of R. A. Williams Farm Service in Vergennes, he had drove trucks for the Carbondale Ready Mix, and later was a school bus driver for Elverado School District. Ronnie also worked for the Carbondale High School during the summer in the maintenance department. Ronnie was very passionate when it came to selling tickets at the ballgames and enjoying the Holiday Tournament. As a resident of Vergennes, Ronnie was involved in the town as a trustee. He was the Assistant Fire Chief and first responder until his retirement. He was also a Lifetime Member of the Coal Belt Fire Protective Association of Southern Illinois. Ronnie was a big brother with the Big Brother Big Sister Program in Carbondale. Ronnie had a real passion for wood working and received numerous ribbons at the DuQuoin State Fair. He loved the summertime, because of the yard work. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Pettett Funeral Home in Murphysboro with Rev. Earl Renshaw officiating and burial at Murdale Gardens of Memory. Friend may call from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CCHS Foundation/ Athletics, Big Brother Big Sister Program or the Vergennes Volunteer Fire Dept. For more information, please visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Leon Seyferth

December 9, 1936 - December 5, 2013