Robert Charles Seiy

Robert C. Seiy, of Muskego, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 79. The son of the late Charles J. Seiy of South Milwaukee and Kathryn I. Seiy (nee’ Pelosi) of Italy, Bob graduated from Cudahy High School in 1962. Immediately upon graduation, he joined the US Navy and served overseas for three years, and another five years in the Navy Reserves. After active military service, Bob joined Ladish Company, where he worked for 40 years as a maintenance electrician.

An avid outdoorsman, Bob passionately enjoyed hunting waterfowl and big game in North America, and was also a champion trapshooter and gun collector. He worked magic with wood, carving decoys, walking sticks and other pieces for family and friends. Bob was also an incredibly generous and helpful neighbor – he could, and did, fix just about anything! Throughout his life, he designed and maintained a beautifully landscaped yard for his home, a work of art in its own right. In everything he did, Bob brought great talent, patience and a meticulous eye for detail.

Of all the passions Bob enjoyed in this world, none topped the love he had for his beloved wife, Arline (nee’ Podlaszewski), whom he married on December 15, 1978. Bob and Arline celebrated each and every day of their 43-year marriage with great love, humor, playfulness and devotion. He lost a part of his soul when she passed away on April 3, 2021.

Bob is survived by his sister, Mrs. Patricia Katarow; nephew, Perry Perez; and niece, Dina Perez-Duran, all of Franklin, Wisconsin; Arline’s nephew and his wife, Jay and Laura Podd of New Berlin; and his many wonderful friends and “cul-de-sac” neighbors, both old and new.

A very special thanks to Dr. Daniel Cheng in Muskego; Dr. Mohammed Raza and Savannah Shores, NP, and the ProHealth Oncology staff in Mukwonago; home hospice nurse, Brenda, and the incredible team at Angels Grace Hospice… all of you made it possible for Bob to live and die with grace and dignity. Memorials may be made to Ducks Unlimited or the charity of your choice.