Lula Frances Seger, 96

Lula Frances Seger, 96, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away September 24, 2014.

Lula was born September 27, 1917, in Jennings County, Ind. She was the second daughter of nine born to the late Louis and Pearl (Arney) Speer. Lula married Henry B. Seger of Dubois, IN, in 1943, and they had four children.

She is survived by her children, Eric Phil Seger of Amargosa Valley, Nev., Tony Seger (Mary) of Trafalgar, Ind., Monica Want (Jim) of Superior, Colo., and Rita Mae Hildebrandt (Greg) of Winamac, Ind.; sisters, Nancy Morris, Donna Arianoutsos and Barbara Bowers; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, godchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Lula was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Seger and John Shultz; son-in-law, Jamie Rouch; daughter-in-law, Judy Seger; brothers, Leo and Andrew Speer; and sisters, Mary Biehle, Julia Kane and Leona Bishop.

Lula earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from St. Francis College, Fort Wayne. She taught in the Indiana public schools for forty years, teaching Home Economics, Physical Education and grades one through twelve.

Lula, a life-long Indiana resident, served as president of the New Haven Women’s Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a life-long Catholic. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and playing euchre with family members; she was quite the competitive player.

Her life will be celebrated on Friday, October 3, 2014 in St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1008 McLary Rd., Nashville, IN. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the Mass.

Her final resting place will be St. Raphael’s Cemetery, Dubois, IN. To honor Lula’s commitment to education throughout her life, memorial contributions may be made to a school of the giver’s choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.shirleybrothers.com.