Lee Sealer

Lee W. Sealer Lee Wesley Sealer was born in Lynch, Nebraska on October 19, 1945 to Augusta and Philip Sealer. He was welcomed by his four year old brother John. Shortly after Lee’s birth, his mother died. Lee and John were raised by their Grandmother, Ida Mae Sealer in Center, Nebraska. Lee loved his little town of Center, population 150. He roamed the dirt streets, played cards for money at Luckert’s garage, swam in the creek, carried the newspaper, hauled bails, hung out at the Knox County Court House and played Class D basketball with a passion. He was a top ten leading scorer in Nebraska High School basketball history. He and Judy met for the first time around age 10 at 4-H camp at Niobrara State Park. A couple years later they hung out together when Judy babysat with relatives who lived down the hill from Lee. They got together for good the fall of 1961 when Lee was a junior and Judy was a sophomore. When Lee was 17, he moved to Omaha and worked briefly for ABC Electric and Pillsbury, before going to work at Kellogg’s. During his 31 years at Kellogg’s, he made many friends, who remained by his side. On Valentine’s Day, 1965, Lee married Judy Backer at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bloomfield. They were living in two rooms on the third floor at 4020 Nicholas when their son, Joel was born. A year later, in 1966, they moved to Millard where Jason was born, and lived there until July of 1993. Lee coached Little League baseball and basketball for many years, and loved every minute of it. He played basketball in city rec leagues, played tennis regularly, bowled on teams, and was crazy for golf. He dabbled in the sport of kings. Hardly anyone could beat him at pitch, euchre, poker or bridge. He just loved to play all things. After moving to Riverside Lakes in 1993, Lee helped the grandkids learn how to boat, water ski and to do all the things he enjoyed. He retired from Kellogg’s at age 50 in 1996 and totally enjoyed every minute of retirement. Following his kids and grandkids in their sports endeavors gave him such pleasure and pain. Lee took great care of his wife respected her independent nature. He still has every friend he ever made. He was humble, kind and selfless. The week before he died, he was able to make it to Horseman’s Park to bet the Breeder’s Cup, to the polls to vote, and to the Pines to play pitch. He lived life to the end. He never grew up, which is why we all love him so.

Lee Sealer

October 19, 1945 - November 14, 2014