Richard Ira Seese

Richard “Rick” Ira Seese 71, Rochester, Indiana, and resident of Rochester and Leiters Ford, Indiana, passed away at 7:47 P.M., Friday January 31, 2025 at Life Care Center Rochester, Indiana.

He was born May 20, 1953 in Rochester, Indiana, the son of Ira J and Evelyn (Kerr) Seese. Rick married Paula (Zehner) Sullivan with whom he had daughter Nicole. They later divorced.

Rick had worked for several years as a HVAC technician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He was also an avid sports fan of football and car racing.

Survivors include his daughter, Nicole Gunter, Peru, Indiana, grandchildren, Cassie Newman, (partner, Kevin Martin) Manchester, Tennessee, and Cameron McKinney, Wabash, Indiana, currently serving as Combat Engineer at U.S. Army Reserve, and one great grandson, Kahari Zae Martin, one brother, Terry (Carole) Seese, Madison Wisconsin, niece Jennifer Seese and nephew, Jon Seese. Preceding him in death were his parents.

His family wants to acknowledge his many close friends who have assisted him especially during the last few years during illness and confinement in hospitals and nursing homes. The family is grateful for your kindness and support.

We would also want to thank the staff of Life Care Center, doctors and nurses for their care and support.

No services are scheduled. A Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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