Wapakoneta -George H Seffernick, 80, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:56 p.in. Saturday November
14, 2020 from complications of COVID-19 at Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by
his loving family. He was born April 4,1940 in Ottawa to the late Herman P Seffernick and Catherine
Seffernick (Dahling). He graduated from Ft Jennings High School in 1958, and from the University of
Dayton January 1963 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Westinghouse Electric
Aerospace Corporation for 30 years. He moved to Rockford Illinois in 1993 and was employed by
Sundstrand Corporation. In 1999 he relocated to Spring Grove lL and was employed by United
Technologies Corporation. He retired in June 2005 and moved to Wapakoneta. After retirement he
continued to work as a consultant for Parker in Kalamazoo Michigan. During his career he had many
noteworthy accomplishments and had numerous patents in the aerospace industry. He spent the
majority of his career working in the defense industry.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Phyllis (Klaus) Seffernick, and their three children Janet
(Robert) Louth of Spencerville, OH, Dr. Cynthia Seffernick (Andrew Gladwell) of Fishers, lN, and David
(Linda) Seffernick of Wapakoneta, OH. He was blessed with six grandchildren, Ryan Louth, Amanda
Todd, Dagny Gladwell, Carson Gladwell, Michael Seffernick and Kaitlin Seffernick as well as 5 great
grandchildren.
He enjoyed working with his hands, woodworking, making wooden toys for his grandchildren,
gardening, and laughing and joking with his family. He immensely enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Brain Foundation or the
Dementia Society of America in care of the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, 728 E.Fourth
St.,Spencerville, Ohio 45887
Arrangements have been entrusted with Thomas E Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, OH. Visitation is
from 4-8pm Tuesday, November 17, and funeral mass will be Wednesday November 18 at St. Charles
Borromeo Catholic Church, 2175 W. Elm Street, Lima, OH at llAM followed by graveside services at St.
John the Baptist Landeck,14755 Landeck Road, Delphos, OH.
A parish wake service will conducted at 8 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.
Covid-19 restrictions of face covering and social distancing must be observed in consideration of others.
Condolences may be sent to woh.rr.com