Norbert J. Seiler – passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Age 81 years. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Ruth (Hahn) Seiler, three sons Marv (Laura) Seiler, Vernon (Luann) Seiler, Greg (Tina) Seiler his two daughters Pam (Ron) Lyman and Lucy (Don) Fiday ; twelve grandchildren Brian and Scott Lyman, Steve, Jen, Meghan and Kaitlin Seiler, Andy and Jackie Fiday, Julie Seiler, Regan, Cole and Jade Seiler and great granddaughter Rowan Heather. One brother Bernard (Virginia) Seiler and a sister Loretta (Bob) Steber; and his beloved dog Nick. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Beatrice Seiler and one brother Wilford Seiler. He retired from Smurfit Stone after 32 years. Norbert was great outdoorsman and an avid reader which helped him with his innovated ideas to fix just about anything. His family will remember him for his great sense of humor and will miss his many stories. Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Tuesday, April 25th at 9:15 A.M. to Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 Brook Forest Ave. Shorewood at 10:00 A.M. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Joliet Area Hospice or St. Jude Children Research would be appreciated. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.