Raymond N. Seaman

   Raymond N. Seaman, 84, died September 21, 2007 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. He was born on October 3, 1922 in Battlecreek, Michigan to Clifford H. and Theda (Leininger) Seaman. He grew up in Fort Wayne. Raymond served in the Navy during WWII and then attended Indiana University earning a B.S. in graphic arts and marketing. He was employed by Didier Printing in Fort Wayne and prior to retirement did election printing in five counties, including Allen. Raymond is survived by Martha (Cash) Seaman, his wife of 60 years; son R. Keith Seaman of Florida and his family; daughter Carol M. Seaman and her daughters Amelia Seaman Deibert and Marta Seaman Deibert; and great-granddaughter Monet Deibert. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Kathryn, and brothers Norman and Robert.

   A Memorial Service will be conducted by Pastor Lyle McKee at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E. Third Street, Bloomington, on Sunday, September 23rd at 3 pm. Visitation will immediately follow at the Tree Suite Garden, on the mezzanine level of the Indiana University Memorial Union from 4 – 6 pm.
   A second visitation will be held at the Trinity English Lutheran Church, Chapel Lounge, 405 W. Wayne St, Fort Wayne on October 6 from 10 am – 12 pm. A committal service will take place that afternoon at Lindenwood Cemetery, Chapel of the Woods from 3 – 3:30 pm, followed by a private inurnment.
   In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations payable to the Ft. Wayne Community School Foundation (1200 S. Clinton Street, Ft. Wayne Indiana 46802) in memory of Raymond N. Seaman, to be used towards an educational fund to benefit students of the arts at Northside High School.

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