Leona (Lee) Retzlaff Seidel 85

October 3, 1934- April 8, 2020

Lee Seidel died April 8th at Health Central Inpatient Unit, Ocoee, Fla. due to previous health issues.

Lee was born in Freeport, Illinois to Mildred & Rudolph Retzlaff. She was the middle sister to Arnold Retzlaff of Toledo Ohio & Vernon Retzlaff of Monteverde, Fla. Her past marriage to Edward E. Reilly Sr. (deceased) produced two children Holly (Reilly) Kolb & Edward P. Reilly Jr.

Lee was widowed in recent years to Norman Seidel. Upon her past marriage to Norman they moved to Clermont, Florida and  she was employed as a cosmetologist at Eckard's in Clermont for quite a few years & retired upon Normans passing.

She eventually moved back up to New York to be near her family. After a few years she returned to Florida to live with her longtime friend, Marie Purdy in Groveland, Florida. Marie was a true friend and caregiver to Lee prior to her passing.

Lee is survived by her two brothers Arnold & Vernon Retzlaff. Also her two children Holly Kolb (husband Andrew) of Goshen, NY  & Edward P. Reilly of Florida. Her two grandchildren Andrew Kolb IV of Oakridge, NJ & Jessica Mattera (husband Vinny) of Warwick, NY & five great grandchildren. Graveside liturgy & interment will be private and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Woodlands Lutheran Church, 15333 CR455 Monteverde, Florida 34756