I was sadden to hear of your loss I am so sorry. Our prayers are with all of the family. May he rest in peace. (I am Joel T. Story's daughter).

I remember he played the organ for the music team one time back when GBF was in the old building. It was one of the few times there was anyone to play the organ.

Lewis Sego a giant of a man who stands about 5'5",  an ambassador of music, a messenger of the word of God, an inspiration of happiness and my friend whose absence in this world leaves a void that is unlikely to be fulfilled in my circle of friends.  On the shortest of days in 2016, my friend and role-model received his calling to promised land.  His legacy of providing a helping hand, striking a key (actually several keys), sharing company to the wee hours in the morning on Christmas day and adoring the all the children in his life are just a few of the moments that will be truly missed.  His adoration of his wife and their children was ever-present and wholesome.  I will here-forward keep this date as an ICON to steady my course in life to fulfill the example he had provided. I recognize that his journey has taken him on a path that Kathleen is not yet been called to join.  She is determined and will adjust her actions to define her path forward more clearly in the coming days.  I only hope that I might have the shoulders necessary to share her burden should she ask it of me.  My friend, I, too will miss your counsel and laugh.

My deepest sympathy to all of the Sego family. Lewis will be remembered by many as a true Renaissance Man. He was a gracious man, an avid reader, traveller, and lover of music. He was always interested in how others were doing; he was humble, and  did not brag about his many accomplishments in life. My mother, also a musician, simply adored him, and he honored her by playing the piano at her 85th birthday celebration. Lewis always had a merry twinkle in his eyes and his love for Kathleen was obvious to all who were around them. He was a devoted husband and he spoke with pride about all of his children and grandchildren. He loved family, and he and Kathleen looked forward to their yearly trek to the Sego family reunions. He will be missed by many. Although I can not come to the service, I will be thinking of all of you as you celebrate his life.

It has been a pleasure to know Lewis these past several years... He and his wife Kathy were and are treasured clients of our offices in Woodbury... When they came for their appointments for healing massage it was always a great pleasure to talk with them and get to know them... Lewis always arrived at the office with a smile on his face... He was a kind and gentle man... He had wonderful stories to share and all of us at the office will miss him dearly...

I remember Lewis Sego since my sweet cousin Kathy first brought him to our house to meet the family living outside Chicago.  Everyone was struck by Lewis.  He was so nice, kind, intelligent, loving, respectful and loved to laugh.  Over the years I was in awe of his prowess as a musician, athlete, ardent student and then teacher and then professor.  Like all great men, he was a careful listener as well as a commanding speaker.  He loved Kathleen and his family dearly, and always remained humble and dignified.  My wife, Saga, and I send our sincere sympathies to the Sego family at this difficult time.  We were all touched and made a bit better by having known Lewis.  May he reside with the eternal angels of the universe until we, hopefully, meet again.

  Thanks for all your support.  He had been working on borrowed time for so long, i feel he won.  Or maybe better said, given he was an English/French/Linguistics professor: He was living a run on sentence but put his final punctuation on life last week.  I will simply miss all of those conversations about life, science, inventions, family and having fun.  We could talk for hours and just enjoy where the topics took us.  It is rare to find someone so interesting, genuinely funny, amazingly intelligent (many times I would ask him a question over some word in another language, and he would not only know the name, but the etymology too.  To know 7 languages was just mind blowing to a guy who struggles with one or two).  He was encouraging but not overbearing in his support.  He never wanted his children to succeed for him or for parental bragging rights. Seeking inner peace was seemingly at the center of his motivations.  I loved him and will miss him dearly.  It won't be the same without him.

Lewis II and Family,  I am so sorry to read about your fathers passing.  I hope that the love of family and friends and God will strengthen you in the days ahead.  May you find comfort in your memories and the thought that you will be together again one day.

I remember when Lewis and Kathleen came to visit Dianne here in North Idaho when we were meeting at the church on Ash Street. Lewis and Dianne treated us to an incredibly beautiful praise time with one playing the organ and the other on the piano. It was so beautiful and I still remember it. Thank you Lord for Lewis' life. Please give comfort to Dianne, Jonathan and Kathleen and the rest of the family.

I loved him through her. I grew from seeing that love.  My marriage, kids and all know me benefit. Every life touches another. I am forever a better person because of this man.

So sorry for your loss.  He was is good man.  Praying for your family.

Since I was closer to his sister, Dianne, in age, I never really got to know Lewis until I started attending some of the Sego family reunions. Since then I have always enjoyed talking to Lewis and Kathleen.  He was an accomplished man who loved his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Fond memories of Lewis as an always genial, supportive colleague at Indiana State.

Kathleen, we send our love and prayers to you during this time of celebration of the love of your life. It was obvious (by reading facebook) that Lewis and you shared many joyous times together over the years. And, it is also obvious that together you two always enjoyed your family and that they are the most important part of the journey you shared together. Please know that Ron, Delma and I will continue to pray for you and the family. Our church family is also praying. May God give you comfort.

Only knew you from facebook Lewis but you were OK.

I had heard my mother, Lewis's Aunt Myrtie, talk about Lewis many times but had never really known him until I met him in 2002 when we had the Sego Reunion in Elizabethtown.  I was pleased to meet him and to get to know his wife, Kathleen, and to learn about the rest of his family.  Kathleen, you did a wonderful job of keeping Lewis connected to the rest of the Sego Family.  I wish that I had known you both sooner.  My grandson, upon meeting Lewis in 2002, started referring to him as the Little Professor.  I'm happy to call the Little Professor my cousin.  May he rest in peace.

I didn't really get to know Lewis and this branch of our family until the past few years at our family reunions. I've grown to love him and Kathleen, and appreciate hearing stories about shared family and shared interests. I will certainly miss his presence in our family. Love and prayers are going out to all of you: Kathleen, Kitten, Lewis P. , Sean, Bryon, Tom and your families.

I guess the main memory I have of Lewis is at the Sego reunions a few years ago.  We were not together much during our growing up years.  It seems I have a warm feeling when I think of our young years but I cannot think of a specific incident.  Just know that Darrell and I are thinking of you and praying that God will comfort you and give you peace.

On behalf of the Radford family Al, Brenda and Geneva Radford I wish to extend our sympathy. As long as I can remember the Sego family has been a part of my life. My thoughts of Lewis go back my entire life . The last time I saw Lewis was at the 50 year anniversary of Hilldale Baptist Church in Clarksville tn. which his dad Bro Sego founded in about 1947. Lewis led in prayer at that morning service. I wont forget seeing Lewis again that day. May the peace of God be on the Lewis Sego family. I will never forget Lewis.   The Radford family Clarksville Tennessee.

Lewis was  very outgoing person full of life.  He loved his wife, Kathleen, and all his children and grand children very much.  He loved to laugh and the company of people.  He had fought his health for a long time, but it never kept him form going on outings with his church and his family.  Lewis will be remembered as a treasured member of this family and the family of men.  Rest in peace Lewis and my God keep you in his arms for ever....Cousin Judy......

OBITUARY

Dr. Lewis P. Sego I

January 23, 1935 – December 21, 2016

Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home

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