Wayne " Pug " Seeger

All who knew Wayne Pug Seeger would agree that life was simply better when he was around. He was fun-loving, vibrant, and full of life truly the heartbeat of wherever he happened to be. A daredevil through and through, Pug could tackle nearly anything on two wheels and even conquered a bull or two, although not without a few broken bones! An avid rifleman and bow hunter, he was also a talented fisherman who usually reached his quota. As much as Pug enjoyed all of these things, nothing was more precious to him than his family, and it was in the early eighties that he met the love of his life. Although life will never be the same without Pug here, all who knew him will forever consider themselves blessed to have been touched by such a remarkable man. With the baby boom underway, prefab homes first became available to the young family in 1948 as a means to provide an affordable option to home buyers nationwide. Televisions were appearing in more and more homes while Scrabble first entertained word lovers everywhere. It was during this same year that Ralph and Florence (Bokuniewicz) Seeger were pleased to announce the birth of their son, Wayne, on November 24th. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, Wayne was the only child born to his parents, although he had six siblings who greatly enriched his life. His sister, Carol, gave him the nickname Pug from the moment she saw him since she thought he had a pug nose. Like nicknames so often do, the name stuck with him for the rest of his life. His father worked in underground construction while his mother was a homemaker, and Pug was raised in the family home on Brooks Road where they also kept a few horses. He attended local schools including Fruitport High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball, graduating in 1967. Never one to shy away from anything, Pug bought and rode motorcycles with his nephews and friends. He also restored a 1937 Hudson. A true daredevil, Pug took his adventurous spirit to the rodeo in 1974 where he started riding bulls. Not surprisingly, he was naturally good at this as well and was part of the rodeo circuit throughout much of the seventies. Once he was ready to settle down, Pug didnt stray too far from his family. Since he was a skilled woodworker, he put his skills to good use and built a new home of his own on Brooks Road in 1978 the place he would live for the rest of his life. Pug worked in research and development at Sealed Power for over 30 years and later, he worked for HiLite, retiring in 2008. Life would never be the same for Pug after he met the woman with whom he would share an abiding love. Her name was Pam Bogner and they met at Pin Crest Lanes in 1983. She bowled for Seeger Construction and from the moment they met it was love at first sight. Over the 10 months that followed, Pug and Pam fell deeply in love and were married on September 15, 1984. They were so happy together and complimented each other perfectly, and they loved doting over each other in ways both great and small. Pug and Pam shared many of the same interests including the large garden they worked in together and canning much of its yield. In 2002, they bought a Harley as they both loved riding. The couple took many trips to northern Michigan and to Sturgis, South Dakota as well. As those who knew Pug can attest, he had superb hunting skills and was a highly proficient bow hunter whether with a longbow, a crossbow, a recurve bow, or a compound bow. He was also a skilled hunter with a rifle or pistol, and he made his own arrows and bullets, too. Additionally, Pug was a talented fisherman who usually met his quota, and duck hunting with his buddies and golfing were also some of his other favorite activities. Truth be told, Pug tried his hand at most sports as he loved the thrill of competition. Although his many interests were important to Pug, nothing was of greater value than the people in his life. Since his mother died when he was only two years old, Pug was very close to his father and was deeply saddened with his death in 1984. In 1986, he bought into the family cabin in Kalkaska with other family members as he loved being there - not only because he was with family, but also because he was surrounded by the great outdoors. Family gatherings were often lively when Pug was around as he was known to tease his nieces from time to time, and he taught his nephews many tricks on two wheels. Pug was also very close with Pams family and when he made a friend, they were friends for life. According to Wayne Seeger, there were few things sweeter than heading out on the open road atop his Harley with his wife right behind him. A friend to all and a stranger to none, Pug made a significant impact in the lives of many just by being who he was every day. A true sportsman, he loved the thrill of competition and was more than happy to pass a few tricks on to the nephews he treasured. A more devoted husband would be hard to find and the loss of his beloved wife, a jagged pill to swallow. In his absence, Pug leaves behind vibrant memories that will be forever held near and dear to the hearts of his family and countless friends. He will be deeply missed. Wayne (Pug) Seeger died on November, 24, 2010. Pugs family includes his sisters, Carol (Seeger) Howard of Muskegon, Gwen Hall of Traverse City, and Jackie Cordier of Florida; brothers Harold (Bud) Seeger of Muskegon, Dave Bleich of Traverse City and Steve Bleich of Clinton Township; and several nieces and nephews of the Muskegon area. Pug was preceded in death by his wife Pam in 2010; his father, Ralph Seeger in 1984; and his mother, Florence Seeger in 1951. A service will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 12:00 p.m. at Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Greg Howard officiating. Visit with Pugs family and friends on Monday, 4-7 p.m. at Clock Life Story Funeral Home Fruitport location Fruitport, MI. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com where you can leave a favorite memory or photo, sign the online guestbook, or make a memorial contribution to Mercy VNS Hospice.