SAD NEWS-Bill Seebold Sr.

[Gene East]

Johnny Dortch called this morning with the following information regarding Bill's funeral.
Visitation:
Tuesday 4:00 t0 8:00
Irwin Funeral Chapel
3960 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL
Funeral:
Wednesday Time uncertain
Will update as more information is available

[Mark40H]

Was very sorry to hear Bill Seebold Sr, aka Grandpa, had passed away this week. The sport has lost another one of its great legends. I always enjoyed my visits with Grandpa at the St. Louis race. He would always come by my trailer to look at the old motors and boats. He would talk about the old timers of the sport.

I would like to offer my condolences to Bill, Jr and the whole Seebold family.

I dug through my photo album and found a couple pictures of Grandpa. The first one was probably taken in the late 1950's. I'm not sure where, possibly Springfield, IL or St. Louis at an awards banquet. As usual, he had the top awards.

The other photo was taken at the St. Louis race three years ago. Left to right: Barry Woods, Bill Seebold Sr, Art Neadeck.

[Master Oil Racing Team]

Pictures of people eating are generally not flattering. This one is one of that kind! But I think my Dad and Bill would get a kick out of it. I posted it because it they would both think of their friendship, their many phone conversations, meals they shared and especially in the pits. Mostly you are not hungry waiting for the first heat to begin, but after the day wears on you dig out the bread, mayo, ham & cheese and get a quick snack between heats while you can. The night will bring on the fulfilling meals and the great and memorable times at restaurants they tried along the way.

May God Bless and Rest in Peace Bill.

[Mr.T]

Gene was mistaken on funeral arrangements - They are as follows - The Viewing will be on Feb. 6TH from 4:00 to 8:00 PM - The Funeral Services will be Feb. 7TH at 11:30 AM at Irwin Chapel on Glen Rd in Glen Carbon, IL Tom

[T2x]

May God Bless Him.

He was always a gentleman...very generous and had the patience of a saint as a he fielded question after question (most of them repetitive) on props and speed tricks.

One need look no further than his family of champions to realise the measure of the man.

Somewhere, the saints are learning a thing or three about how to go fast on the water.

T2x

[BLACKHAWK 1]

I never met a finer gentleman. He was "Grampa" to all of us older racers. We will always remember him but miss him terribly.

Jack Withrow

[Ron Hill]

I posted this picture under DeSilva Boats...But thought some would like it here...Big Bill is to the right, top. (1947)