Eddie Lee Seidel was born the fourth of five children on August 28, 1941 to John Henry and Pearl May (Moss) Seidel in Cestos, OK and passed from this life on November 30, 2021 at the age of 80 years 3 months 2 days. He spent his childhood days on the farm and attended the Richmond School through his tenth-grade year. He completed his school years at Vici High School graduating with the class of 1959.   Eddie was united in marriage at the Vici General Assembly and Church of the First Born on June 23, 1961 to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Clarneta  McCracken.

They made their home in Vici where Eddie was employed at the Ford garage, then at the fuel station and a short time in the oilfield. The family was completed with three daughters blessing their home, Shawna Leigh in 1962, Shelby Diane in 1964 and Shanda Lynne in 1968.  In 1964 the family moved to Pueblo, Co. where Eddie was employed by HJ Jeffries Trucking.  In 1972 they relocated to Moore, OK. where he continued his employment with HJ Jeffries Trucking and then Makins Concrete Company.  In 1975 the family returned to Vici and Eddie began a twenty-five year career with UPS.

Following his retirement in 2000, Eddie and Clarneta enjoyed traveling in their motor home.  They made many friends along the way while traveling to numerous states.  Eddie enjoyed trips to the Country Jamboree at Clinton, OK. and trying his luck at the Casinos.  It wasn't unusual for one of his girls to get a call that said, "I'm heading to the Casino!" or "Sis I won!"

Eddie attended the General Assembly & Church of the Firstborn and was baptized on March 11, 1984 by Bro. Donald Moss.  He loved his family and friends whether he was enjoying a game of dominoes at the Vici Senior Center or at coffee with the guys.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents John Henry and Pearl May (Moss) Seidel, wife Clarneta (McCracken) Seidel, daughter Shawna Leigh (Seidel) Burba and daughter Shelby Diane (Seidel) Ross. His brothers, Orvin Roy, Arnold and Calvin Seidel, a sister Evelyn Jones and other loved ones.

He is survived by his daughter Shanda Lynne of Vici, OK; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two nieces; one nephew, other relatives and a host of friends.

Memorials may be made to

Vici Senior Citizens or

Shaw Funeral Home in honor of Eddie Seidel

C/O Shaw Funeral Home

P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.