Joseph Michael “Seppi” Natter, 46, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 28, 2019, in Vanderbilt, Michigan.
Seppi was born in Traverse City, Michigan, and grew up in Gaylord, Michigan. He attended and graduated from St. Mary Cathedral Schools.
Seppi resided in Vanderbilt, with the love of his life, Barbara “Barbie” Liss and their fur baby Karlee. He was a much-beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, and husband to his soulmate and best friend, Barbie.
Seppi will be remembered for his love for life, his easy-going sense of humor, playful nature, and sincere devotion to those he loved. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time on the lake. Seppi was a known “parrot head” attending many Jimmy Buffet concerts. He was an avid sports fan of the Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines, along with going to Detroit Tigers spring training in Florida every year.
Seppi was employed by Hobby Lobby, of Gaylord for nine years as an assistant manager. He loved working with his co-workers and interacting with the customers.
He was preceded in death by his mother Margot (Rau) Natter; maternal grandparents, Richard and Lina Rau from Sulzbach, Germany; paternal grandparents, Katharia and Hermann Natter of, Austria.
The memory of his life will be fondly cherished by those he left behind; his father and step-mother, Hubert “Sepp” and Diana; sister, Tanya (John) Thode; niece and goddaughter, Sadie Sue; stepsisters, Nicole (Dean) Christner, Michelle Nilson (Aaron Levisohn), and Suzanne Baker (Jason), and nephews.
On Barbara’s side, he leaves behind his in-laws, Paul and Christina Liss, Tom and Paula Shaltry, Jacob and Mary Liss, Jeremy Liss, Jason and Paula Liss, and Mandy Liss; cousin and godson William Bronson, and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 3, at Noon with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral.
Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home will be held Monday, December 2, from 4:00 until 7:00 with a Rosary being offered at 6:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or St. Mary Cathedral Schools through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
16 comments on “Joseph “Seppi” Natter”
Dear Barb and family, I was so sad to hear the news of Seppi. Please accept my sincere condolences. He will be missed, but God has another special angel.
I grew up playing soccer with Seppi, worked with him for years at Michaywe, went to concerts with Seppi, and used to watch in awe as he hit a golf ball a mile over that tree on #4 at the Pines Course. It’s been many years since I’ve lived in Gaylord, but, I can still picture all those moments. I will be thinking of my old friend and of all his family.
So sad— will be joining you in prayer on Tuesday. May God give you strength. Your friends. Skip and Nancy Forcier. Stuart Florida
My prayers and condolences to the Natter and Liss Families.
I didn’t know Seppi,, But I have known his Margo and Sepp for years.
He is now with his mother in heaven.
May they both rest in Peace.
Vince
RIP Seppi remembering you from the St Mary’s float days at our house, also at Hobby Lobby..May you rest in peace..Dick Becky Shavinski
Barbie and Family- We are so sorry for your loss. Our Thought and Love and Prays are with you at this time.
Our Deepest Condolences to the Families of Seppi, I watched him grow up in Gaylord, always a kind soul who grew into a very nice young man. We would always see him at Hobby Lobby and always acknowledged us no matter how busy he was. We are unable to attend the services but know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..
May he Rest In Peace..
Frank and Laurie Noa
We are so very sorry for your loss. Seppi was a wonderful and kind guy. May he Rest In Peace. Our condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig and Berni Seidell
I am so sorry for your loss, Seppi was an amazing guy, he will be missed dearly. He was the heart of Hobby Lobby and made everyone laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim
My husband and I knew Seppi from St. Mary’s. He was one of the kindest most mellow people we knew. What a blessing he was to so many. Deepest condolences for your loss. We will never forget him.
Barb and family, so sorry for your loss. I was his Nanny when he was growing up. Sweet Man. I use to see him at Hobby Lobby, he was always so nice.
Love and Prayers.
I accidentally broke a glass in Hobby Lobby one day, and Seppi put me at ease by saying, “I can’t take you anywhere can I?”. He will be sorely missed.
I was a regular customer to Hobby Lobby and was always greeted with a smile and hello from Joseph. I moved to Florida a year ago but returned earlier this month to visit with family. I stopped at Hobby Lobby to purchase something and there was Joseph with a smile on his face and instructing a new employee on how to run the register. Please accept my sincere condolences but please take comfort that he is in heaven “smiling on us all”.
Joseph always had a smile and hello for all his customers at Hobby Lobby. I moved from Gaylord over a year ago but was in Michigan last month to visit family and stopped in Hobby Lobby to purchase something I needed. There was Joseph with his big smile teaching a new employee how to work the cash register. Please accept my sincere condolences but please take comfort that Joseph is “in heaven smiling on us all”.
I didn’t know him except for when I shopped at Hobby Lobby. He was always a very friendly person. His smile will be missed there by everyone.
My condolences to his family ❣️
My parents knew Seppi’s parents but I did not get to know Seppi until talking with him at the Hobby Lobby. I recently contacted Hobby Lobby headquarters to mention to them what a wonderful job he does at the store (November 18th). I am so glad I did so! He will be missed!
Sincerely, Barbara Dixon Walker