Edward J. Seiner

September 4, 1924 - February 20, 2022

Edward J. Seiner, 97, of Kankakee passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Miller Rehab. He was born September 4, 1924 in Harvey, Illinois. On February 23, 1952 he married Jean Egleston at Ascension Church in Harvey and was Signal Test Man for 48 years for the ICRR. He proudly served in the Army during WWII as a “HELLCAT”, with the 12th Armored Division of B Company 23rd Armored Tank Battalion. Edward was an avid golfer for many years. He enjoyed watching golf, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs, and playing cards. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Seiner; two children, Debbie (Cindy Keating) Burks of Manteno and Gary Seiner of Manteno; grandchildren, Jamie Burks, Ricky and Ryan Anderson, Eileen (Cary) Krach, Kevin (Jen) Keating, and Kathy (Debbie) Keating; great grandchildren, Kianna Burks, Autumn and Hailey Krach, Max Keating, Nikolas Willis, Alyssa and Jared Schroeder; and a great-great granddaughter, Kennedy Schroeder. Ed will always be fondly remembered as Uncle Tarz by his many, many nieces and nephews. Edward is preceded in death by a son, Richard Seiner; a daughter, Suzanne Anderson; a grandson, Sean Keating; a great grandson Donivan Burks; his parents and six siblings. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.