Jerome “Jerry” A. Seichter

Jerome “Jerry” A. Seichter, 79, Boyd, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Jerry was born Dec. 10, 1942, the son of Erwin and Margaret (Plass) Seichter, in Chippewa Falls.

He grew up between Boyd and Cadott, on the family farm, and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Boyd, and graduated from Cadott High School.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, from July 1, 1966, to July 5, 1970. Following the service, he moved back to Boyd, and purchased a home for he and his mother.

He worked for Dell Construction for over 25 years, until his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Boyd.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting and trips to their cabin in Canada, with family.

He is survived by his siblings – John (Mary Lee) Seichter and Leona (Sylvan) Rothbauer; brother-in-law – Lawrence Komro; 21 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers – Bernard, Clarence and Richard Seichter; and six sisters – Marcella Schumacher, Lucille Komro, Irene Dierich, Delores Woychik, Rosemary Horel and Patricia Seichter.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon, Friday Jan. 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Boyd, with Father William Felix officiating. Interment with military honors by the Boyd American Legion, will follow the service at St. Joseph Cemetery Boyd.

Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., until the time of service, Friday morning, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St Joseph Catholic Church, 719 E. Patten St., Boyd, WI 54726.

Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.leiserfuneralhome. com.