A great legacy and role model for "zebras" and fans. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He was a retired School Teacher and Administrator for the Fridley School District from 1965 to 1991. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he? The St. Paul Pioneer Press first reported the death of Seeman, who was an NFL game official from 1975 to 1990, including 12 seasons as a lead referee. He wore uniform number 70 for the majority of his career (wearing number 17 during the 197981 seasons when officials were numbered by position), which was retired eight months after his death. Kevin Timm- Sports Official and Clock Operator. I have walked your road and it is difficult but with God's help you will endure the hard days ahead. May the family be blessed with fond memories. I will be praying for you and your family. In 1972, he accepted a position as an official in the Big Ten Conference where he would stay until being hired by the NFL in 1975. God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace. Mr. Seeman was in inspirational mathematics teacher, energizing the quest for knowledge by all who studied under him. Simply the best BEST Football and Basketball Official I ever saw at any level. It is with great sadness that I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. As a student at Fridley High in the mid 60's, I witnessed a teacher and a coach who could take a mediocre situation, and bring it to a higher level. Went to Fridley Senior High from 77-80 and always thought it so cool we had an NFL ref that was associated with FHS. May God watch over your family and guide you every step of the way. Jerry was a sixteen year official for the National Football League and also served as Director of Officials for the NFL for ten years. I always got excited when in later years I saw hin working an NFL game. Jerry began officiating in the NFL as a line judge and head linesman, and in 1979, he was promoted to the head referee position. Our thoughts are about you and your family in this time of loss. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. The Seattle Kraken converged from all points on the ice to the same spot Philipp Grubauer's net. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Published: Nov 25, 2013 at 10:01 AM. Hello Jerry this is Amar Smith after I took a nap this afternoon then I turned to ESPN and I found out you passed away I felt so sorry for you and your son Jeff is a Line Judge and the rest of your family you were an official and I will tell you we need more sports officials like you because you did the job with class dignity in the early 1990's I got you autograph picture from Dale Williams which he was at that time in 1994 working as a head linesman and I never forget that Dale told you about Amar Smith myself that during the 1994 off season he met me before the NFL'S 75TH Season began and I want to say thanks for bringing me into The National Football League and you will be missed because you are one of the True Giants in this business you help improve officiating a lot better than ever before you will be missed RIP Jerry and I will see you in heaven. His legacy is long and wide. The son of the late Louis and Mary (Suyak) Seamon, Steve was born November 4, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan. Prayers are with his family. Jerry was born on June 18, 1951 in Eureka, CA to Stan and Ethel Seaman. Ways to honor Jerry SEEMAN's life and legacy. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Special thanks are extended to Allina Hospice and the doctors at Mayo Clinic and Unity Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. Seeman joined the National Football League in 1975 after officiating high school football and Big Tenfootball. Working the official? Obituary Jerry T. Seeman, age 77, of Blaine. We did not know Jerry personally, but he was one of our favorite officials! JERRY SEEMAN OBITUARY BLAINE, Minn. (AP) Former NFL supervisor of officials Jerry Seeman, who worked as the chief referee in two Super Bowls, has died after a long bout with cancer at age. Knew your Dad mostly through you Jeff. A positive influence on so many lives. very saddened to hear of the passing of one of the best officials in the NFL. Jerry Seeman, 77, a former NFL supervisor of officials who is credited with improving and modernizing the league's officiating crews, died Sunday night at his home in the Minneapolis suburb of. His father was my grandfathers roommate at the MN Masonic Home. He received his education in Woodward and graduated in 1968. May God Bless him and take him under his wings. In a statement distributed by the league, commissioner Roger Goodell said, Jerry modernized and improved NFL officiating during his 10 seasons leading the department. Dear Marilyn - We are very saddened to hear about Jerry's passing. After the Minnesota Vikings spent a fifth-round pick on a quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addressed the future of current starter Kirk Cousins beyond his contract year. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED BY PSALM 94:19. You never forgot that voice. Jerry was my Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry and Solid Geometry teacher at Whitehall, WI. Events There are no events at this time. My prayers are with his family. Sorry for your loss Marilyn (Mike, Jon, Jeff and extended family). With NFL+, stay connected throughout the rest of the NFL offseason with special content from Training Camp, Hall of Fame, and more! Jerry began his career in education as a mathematics teacher and coach at Alexander Ramsey High School in Roseville, Minn. Jerry Seeman Many years ago, after not having seen Jerry for probably 25 years, I heard a voice on the TV in the background and it was Jerry calling an NFL game. Our family's prayers are with you during this difficult time. And the Eagles feel the same way about their new acquisition, with GM Howie Roseman already looking forward to seeing what Swift can do playing with his hometown team. His retirement from officiating in 1991 after serving as referee in Super Bowl XXV was prompted by being appointed to the Senior Director of Officiating by Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, replacing Art McNally who spent 31 seasons as an NFL official and in the front office. In the second half, field judge Dick Dolack had to leave a game with a leg injury. He battled for 3 years; eventually it located to the lungs, then two years ago it metastasized in the brain, Jeff Seeman said. *** ATTENTION PLEASE: The family is requesting no flowers. According to the Pioneer Press report, Jeff Seeman commented, He was a competitor. He was nuts about his golf and was a really tough competitor. Memorial services at the CHURCH Wednesday at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior. My sincere sympathy to your entire family----I recently saw Jerry at the MSHSL Hall of Fame Banquet in May and a long time ago at the Ballys in Fridley. Jerry T. Seeman, age 77, of Blaine. Dr. Terry L. Seeman | Obituaries | hometownsource.com Central High School Class of '64. He was 77. I'm 70 years old so that was a long time ago. display: none; Jerry was a much respected teacher and coach at Fridley High School. Carl resided and raised his beautiful family in Copley. To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Growing up in Marion, Jerry chose to call the Charlotte area home later in his life. I was saddened to see, on the Packer game today, that he passed away. Dear Seeman family..your father was my boss at Fridley School District 1969-1971..I am so sorry for you loss.. My condolences to Marilyn and the family. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph L. Seeman (Denville, New Jersey), born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on April 15, 2023. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Mike & Jan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was very proud of being a football official, and he always made the NFL proud through his skill, integrity, and professionalism.. [3][4] Seeman was married to Marilyn and had three sons: Jeff (also an NFL referee), Jon, and Michael.[2]. We are sad to announce that on April 8, 2023, at the age of 75, Jerry L. Seaman of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania passed away. Special thanks are extended to Allina Hospice and the doctors at MAYO Clinic and Unity Hospital. He was a retired School Teacher and Administrator for the Fridley School District from 1965 to 1991. Seeman is survived by his wife Marilyn, and sons Jeff, Michael and Jon. I liked him because he always seemed so happy, like he loved what he was doing. Taught with Jerry for many years. He retired from YRC after 30+ years in the trucking industry. Todd Eckland. I remember sharing stories at OUR kids traveling games. ", quoted from It's a Wonderful Life. My remembrances of horsing around with you guys and the rest of the neighborhood gang in our backyards (which of course were adjacent to one another) are vibrant and will endure. Jerry was my algebra teacher in Whitehall, WI in the 60's. He also played football and basketball at Winona State University, graduating in 1957 with a mathematics degree. My dad liked him because he was fair and balanced. Condolences to family and friends. Marc Peterson, Fridley 79. What exactly was Kyle Shanahan doing? I still remember Jerry talking about working in the NFL and I thought that was the coolest. Jerry was a good man and always a great golf partner.. Rest in peace. Jerry Seeman attended Plainview High School in Plainview, Minn., where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. We would drag out the yearbooks to make them believers. Memorials preferred to St. Philips Church, Winona State University, Allina Hospice or Donors Choice. He was a standout in football, basketball and baseball at Plainview High School in southeastern Minnesota. Terry Seeman, 63 of Watertown, SD, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Terry Seeman Obituary He first became interested in officiating when he was six years old, was watching a NFL game with his father and asked the fateful question, "Dad, what are those guys in the striped shirts doing? My deepest sympathy to the Seeman family. Carl F. Seeman Obituary You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mark Schultz is a high school football official, freelance writer and journalist. Seeman was also very active in Rotary and served as a board member of United Mercy Hospitals Foundation. Romans 3:23. BLAINE, Minn. Jerry Seeman, a former NFL supervisor of officials who worked as the chief referee in two Super Bowls, has died after a long bout with cancer at age 77. One of the great refs of the game. Jeff, So sorry to hear of your loss. He refd many of the NFL games my younger brother, Jon, played in. Jerry was a sixteen year official for the National Football League and also served as Director of Officials for the NFL for ten years. April 8, 2023 Rod Bernhard Janesville, MN. He was a retired School Teacher and Administrator for the Fridley School District from 1965 to 1991. As a neighbor,I recall Jerry's choice of Grasshoppers for a party drink. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? The Boston Bruins are done, with a long offseason to think about their failure to capitalize on the greatest regular season in NHL history. That game wasthe last on field assignment for Seeman, as he retired from active officiating, and in 1991 at age 56 became the NFLs senior director of officiating, replacing Art McNally. Mr. Seemans son, Jeff, is a line judge who worked the Denver-New England game on Sunday night. Seeman worked several playoff games as a referee, but he was on the field in one of the most exciting playoff games as an alternate. Officiating crews started working NFL training camp scrimmages and give rules talks to the players and coaches during Seemans tenure. Donald Eugene Seeman Obituary He was the BEST, and the NFL lost a lot of integrity when he retired from officiating. Mr. Seeman was credited for introducing a program for sending officiating crews to training camps to work practices and scrimmages and meet with players and coaches. Jerry Seeman Obituary (1936 - 2013) - Blaine, MN - Olean Times Herald My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Jerry Seeman. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. We have had you in our thoughts and prayers for years. BLAINE, Minn. -- Former NFL supervisor of officials Jerry Seeman, who worked as the chief referee in two Super Bowl s, has died after a long bout with cancer . In 1991 he was named senior director of officiating for the NFL. Rest in peace Jerry. That program was designed to improve communication and understanding between the two sides. Seeman used comprehensive video tape presentations to help train officials to use proper mechanics and to call the game the way the NFL wanted it called. Jerry and I were football and basketball teammates at Plainview High School and later competed against each other in college. BLAINE, Minn. (AP) -- Former NFL supervisor of officials Jerry Seeman, who worked as the chief referee in two Super Bowls, has died after a long bout with cancer at age 77. To a special person & coach. I am thinking of all of you at the difficult time. His life inspired many people. I grew up watching the NFL with my dad and Mr. Seeman was our favorite. Memorial services at the CHURCH Wednesday at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Visitation will be September 16, 2019 at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown, SD from 5-7 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Gathering. He fought an unbelievable fight. Memorials preferred to St. Philips Church, Winona State University, Allina Hospice or Donors Choice. Dear Seeman Family - I am so sorry about the passing of Jerry. Obituary: Jerry Seeman, NFL referee - startribune.com so sorry to hear about this man he was great but now he will be missed but he with god now. died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at his home in Blaine, after a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. He would officiate 15 postseason games, including Super Bowls in 1989 and 1991. He was born November 14, 1932 in the Bronx, NYC to. (75 years old). You have funeral questions, we have answers. If you know of an upcoming event for Jerry L. Seaman, please add one. Memorial services at the CHURCH Wednesday at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior. Former referee and officiating supervisor, Jerry Seeman,died Sunday night, a half hour before his son, NFL line judge Jeff Seeman, (#45) worked the Broncos-Patriots Sunday Night Football game. He wrote rules exams up until last year, which is an exhaustive process, Blandino said. In 1969 Jerry moved into school administration as the assistant principal at Hopkins High School in Hopkins, Minn. From 1970 to 1990 he served as TIES coordinator/director of finance, personnel for the Fridley Public Schools. Amazingly, Seeman was named the alternate referee to Super Bowl XIV, in his first year as a referee. A wonderful/dedicated individual/official. He was an amazing man and a terrific calculus teacher in La Crosse, Wis. Will never forget him. We're so sorry to hear about Jerry's homecoming Our sympathies to his family. Most importantly, he was a fine gentleman. "Each man's life touches so many other lives. He has been a game official in the league for 12 years. Jerry Seeman officiated in 15 playoff games and two Pro Bowls in addition to the two Super Bowls, the last of which in 1991 was his final game on the field when the New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills in Tampa, Fla. Seeman was credited for introducing a program for sending officiating crews to training camps to work practices and scrimmages and meet with players and coaches. I recognized this photo and remember seeing him on TV. Seeman was instrumental in helping bring back instant replay in 1999. He did it in the classroom, on the basketball court and on the NFL gridiron. Lydia Seeman | Obituary | Mankato Free Press He was a. Jerry T. Seeman Obituary | Star Tribune Rip Jerry. Son Jeff is currently an official in the NFL. Special thanks are extended to Allina Hospice and the doctors at MAYO Clinic and Unity Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. My dad passed away from cancer two years ago. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. JERRY SEEMAN OBITUARY Age 77 Of Blaine Survived by loving wife, Marilyn; sons, Mike (Jan), Jon (Cathy) and Jeff (Colleen); grandchildren, Chris (Amy), Jayme (Jason), Tony (Megan), Tami and Kyle;. Published by Pioneer Press from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2013. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. During his career in the NFL, Jerry officiated 15 postseason games including Super Bowls XXIII (San Francisco vs. Cincinnati) and XXV (Buffalo vs. Giants). Age 74 years. He also allowed me to interview him for a paper I wrote in college. Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park. He also taught mathematics at Central High School in La Crosse, WI. He served as a gameobserver for several years after leaving the NFL front office. Jeff Seeman was informed of his fathers death after the ball game. Write your message of sympathy today. And he continued refereeing high school and small college basketball games even while working NFL games. Visitation at ST. PHILIP'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 6180 Highway #65 Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM. Joseph L. Seeman Obituary (2023) | Denville, New Jersey - Echovita