Drew Fredric Seaman

Drew Fredric Seaman, 66, of Benton Harbor, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Drew grew up in a very small town in Churdan, Iowa. It was important for him to distill in his daughters the mid-west values that he was raised with. His family would consistently go back to his hometown every Fourth of July to celebrate with his childhood friends and many fireworks. Drew had many loves. From hunting with good friends, boating with his brother-in-law, repairing his ’54 Chevy Pick-Up and truly enjoying life with his daughters and wife. He has been sincerely touched by his son-in-law’s; Travis, Sam, and Jeff as he knows they will carry on his legacy and watch over his daughters. His two grandchildren, Ava and Drew, will always remember their Papa sneaking them treats just like his father (Dick) did before him. His sister, Diane was important in his life and he enjoyed debating any intellectual topic with her. Drew and Diana met on a blind date and the rest is history. They enjoyed scuba diving and taking trips all over the world; especially the Caribbean which Drew really loved. The most joyful times of their lives were when their children were born and raising them to be caring, strong and independent young women. He was a real class act. He treated everyone one the same and made an impact on everyone’s life he touched. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph. Friends May visit with the family from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, August 11. Memorials may be made to Southwest Michigan Humane Society. Those wishing to sign Drew’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Drew was born on March 26, 1951 in Jefferson, Iowa to H. Richard & Edna (Schmid) Seaman. On November 2, 1985, he married Diana Hofer. Drew was a partner at Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C. in St. Joseph. Drew is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Daire (Smail) Benteldjoune, Danielle Leigh Seaman and fiancé Jeff Mathews, & Devyn Marie (Travis) Hanko; two grandchildren, Ava Marie Margaret Hanko and Drew William; and sister Diane Lee Seaman. Drew was preceded in death by his parents and childhood best friend Pete Parks.