Gerald Roy Seagren, 87, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, died. surrounded by family, on January 5, 2026.
Gerald (Jerry) was born on November 15, 1938, the son of Roy and Miriam (Stephens) Seagren. He attended Elgin High School, where he was voted captain of the State Champion football team. He later graduated from Iowa State University as a civil engineer, and served honorably in the United States Army. During that time, he married Thelma Mae Robbins, who blessed his life with four children.
Returning home from the Army, Jerry became a skilled and respected general contractor for 50 years—he built trust, community, and lasting friendships through his work. He was a proud volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, always willing to support others.
Jerry’s other interests encompassed farm life and all things Chicago sports. He was truly a farmer at heart. In spare time, Jerry raised cattle, planted gardens, and embraced everything that came with farming life. He eventually passed many of these same passions on to his grandchildren. He was also an avid Chicago sports fan - Bears, Hawks, Bulls, Cubs. Faithfully cheering for the Bears among family every season.
Gerald is survived by his children: Jeff (Toni) Seagren, Darby (Richard) Jochum, JoDee Seagren, and Doug (Kim) Seagren; by his 12 grandchildren: Roger (Amy), Kalyn (Keith), Andy, Conrad (Kacey), Jannel (Joshua), Jonathan (Stephanie), Carson, Riley, Croy, Maggie (Jacob), Zander, and Bodyn; and by his two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Ilsa.
He was preceded in death by Thelma, and his sister, Nancy Joyce.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from Noon until 2:00 p.m., with a service at 2:00 p.m., all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be private at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
For further information, please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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So very sorry for your loss.
I so enjoyed many good times with Jerry and Kathy for the last 17 years. He was so kind. I miss him already.
So, sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family. Your father/brother was a very nice man. lots of hugs to you all
We will miss Jerry so very much. He was my sister Kathy’s love of her life for 17 years. They spent so much time together traveling, Volunteering at their church and enjoying biking and outdoor activities. He was so much a part of our family and will truly be missed. We love you Jerry💖
Jerry came into our lives 17 years ago but will never ever be forgotten. He was much more than my Mothers life partner, he was a father to me and a grandfather to my kids. I will miss his infectious smile, and stories everyday. Please help out our Bears if you can while your up there in Heaven and give Lander and big wet kiss for me.