William G. Seals

William G Seals, 89, of Vermilion, died Monday, January 9, 2012 at Ohio Veteran's Home, Sandusky after a lengthy illness. He was born October 26, 1922 in Sandusky, OH, and had been a Vermilion resident for most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII. William worked for the Vermilion Local Schools as the director of transportation for over 25 years. He had also worked on the Steam Ship, William G Mather, at Nelson Stud Welding, and ran a tow truck for Harbourtown Auto Body. He was a member of United Church of Christ Congregational. He enjoyed playing with his two dogs and he loved to rebuild and paint cars. He is survived by his daughters, Amy Seals of Vermilion and Tina (Julian) Karres of Vermilion; son, William Raymond (Sandy) Seals of Vermilion; step-daughter, Carole (Blair) Hodson of Wellington; step-son, Mike Bires of Vermilion; grandchildren: Jennifer Karres, Katie Karres, Joseph Karres, Stacey Dickson, Shelby Seals, Julie Duencing, Michael Bires and Kristi Bires; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Seals in 2010; parents, William Frank & Katharine (nee Knott) Seals; daughter, Christine Seals; and sister, Bernice Redinger. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion where the Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors. The Reverend Bob Richardson will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.