Margaret Oakes Seater's Obituary
Margaret (Oakes) Seater
RACINE- Margaret (Oakes) Seater, age 97, passed away on February 24, 2018 at Ascension All Saints Hospital with her family by her side.
On February 4, 1921, in Daggett, MI, Margaret was born to James A. and Lydia (nee Anderson) Oakes. She attended schools in Kenosha, WI and graduated from Kenosha High School in 1939. In 1942, Margaret graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. After passing State Board exams and becoming a Registered Nurse, Margaret proudly served her country during World War II in the US Army Nurse Corps in England and France, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. When Margaret returned to Racine, she met and married Robert Eugene Seater. Margaret was employed by St. Luke’s Hospital.
Margaret was a longtime, active member of First Presbyterian Church in Racine. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and assorted nursing organizations, most notably RING.
Left to cherish Margaret’s memory are daughters: Sally (Michael) Toepfer, Marilyn (William) Hartman, Annette (Scott) Wurdinger, and Sandra (David) Morris; grandchildren: Alison and Aaron Morris and Madeline and Lauren Wurdinger; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her lifelong friend, Lorraine Bordeau Kinnear.
A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church (716 College Avenue, Racine) with Rev. Gillian Weighton officiating. A time of visitation will be held on March 3, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Margaret will receive full military honors. Private inurnment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Margaret’s name to either First Presbyterian Church, the Marjorie and Lewis McClellan Nursing Scholarship, or Camp Anokijig.
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