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Dr. Joseph Eugene Seiler, passed away peacefully at his home at Aberdeen Heights on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Rita Rae Seiler (nee Meinecke); cherished father and father-in-law of Stephen R. (Bessie) Seiler, Michael J. (Marianne) Seiler, Margaret M. Seiler, Jane S. (Mark) Weil, and John R. (Heather) Seiler; treasured grandfather of Joseph, Regina, Morgan, Blair, Jack, Mitch and Pierre, and beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, dear friend and proud Marine.

Joe was born on February 28, 1928 in Chicago, IL. He served in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. While studying podiatry, he met the love of his life, Rita, and they were married on July 10, 1954.

A pioneering physician in the field of podiatric medicine and surgery, Joe became the first podiatrist in Missouri to be granted full surgical in-patient privileges at a teaching hospital. He was also the first Missouri podiatrist to be Board Certified in foot surgery.

Joe will forever be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his love, faith and humor. A prolific joke and storyteller, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Sunday, August 4, at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., in Kirkwood. Funeral Mass 10:00am Monday, August 5, at St. Gerard Majella Parish, 1969 Dougherty Ferry, in Kirkwood. Interment Bellerive Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of Aberdeen Heights for their kindness and care.