Dennis Seymour, who founded the Toledo Wallaeye’s first booster club, passed away due to pancreatic cancer.
Seymore proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1976 to 1986, beginning his journey in California and stationing in Germany, Panama, and then back in California.
Highlights
- Dennis was a loyal Toledo Walleye Hockey team fan who founded the first booster club.
- He died on February 2, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
- Seymour was married to Sandra Seymour, who had a son named Daniel Seymour.
After his military service, Dennis transitioned to become a Cyber Security specialist.
A passionate educator, he helped prepare the next generation of cybersecurity experts and authored articles and books on the subject.
He earned the prestigious CLSSP designation in cyber security and was honored with numerous awards, including the Police Officer of the Year and the Department of Veterans Affairs Service Award.
Dennis was a dedicated fan of the Toledo Walleye Hockey team. His passion for the sport extended to photographing games and collecting jerseys.
Being a senior security engineer at ViTel Net, Inc., Seymor authored and co-authored several books on cybersecurity, including Healthcare Information Security and Privacy, published by McGraw Hill in 2015.
At the end of the coronavirus-shortened 2019-20 season, Mr. Seymour spearheaded an effort to auction Toledo hockey-related memorabilia that raised over $10,000 to help the suddenly unemployed players.
During one of the campaign auctions, he estimated that he put about 60 hours into setting up the event and gathering memorabilia.
Toledo Walleye’s First Booster Club Founder, Dennis Seymour, Passed Away Due To Pancreatic Cancer
Dennis Michael Seymour, born on December 4, 1956, in Oakland, CA, died on February 2, 2025, at 68, after a two-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Mark Monroe, sports Writer at the Toledo Blade, took to his official Facebook handle and poured a small tribute to Dennis. He wrote,
Two of the best people you could ever hope to meet. Walleye super fan Dennis Seymour and Denny Robedeau (longtime center-ice cameraman at the Huntington Center). Dennis Seymour passed away on Sunday after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dennis was not only a passionate Walleye fan (he raised more than $10,000 for the players after they became suddenly unemployed during the pandemic), he also was a cybersecurity expert, dedicated family man and an Army vet. He took thousands of photos at the Huntington Center over the years.
Mark Monroe
Toledo Walleye Sports also poured their heartfelt condolence on February 3, 2025, through their social media handle. They wrote,
This morning, longtime season ticket holder and friend Dennis Seymour passed away after a long battle with cancer. Today we honor him and play for him.
Toledo Walleye
Former Walleye coach Nick Vitucci, who led the team for its first five seasons in 2009-2014, said,
“If there’s such a thing as a hockey god, the Toledo Walleye has just gained one in Dennis Seymour,”
Nick Vitucci
He added,
“He was such a loyal supporter of Toledo hockey and all the players that came through,” He befriended them and then did whatever he could to make the players feel comfortable and feel welcome and get them on their feet as far as being in a new city.”
Nick Vitucci
Direct Care Worker (DCW) at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, Carla Warren-Lemble, also poured a tribute. She wrote,
Rest in peace Dennis Seymour
Carla Warren-Lemble
Dennis will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions to the booster club and his support of Toledo Hockey.
As per Dennis’ family, the visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 2:30 to the time of the funeral service, which will include full military honors at 5:30 p.m., at the Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary St, Perrysburg.
Dennis Seymour Was Married To Sandra Seymour For 29 Wonderful Years
Dennis Seymour married Sandra Kay Seymour in 1995. They had a son named Daniel Seymour.
From Sandra’s previous relationship, he had three stepdaughters: Rebecca Theis, Amanda Hornyak, and Sherrie Debruyne.
Rebecca is married to Rodney, and Amanda is married to Steve Hornyak.
However, their married life ended after 29 years following Dennis’s tragic death. Sandra poured a small tribute to Dennis by reflecting on the qualities that defined her later husband’s life. She said,
“Positivity, spirit, strength, faith — all of those things,”
Sandra Seymour
She also said that Dennis was passionate about his work, mainly serving fellow veterans and helping educate the new generation of cybersecurity experts.
Son-in-law, Rodney, remembered Dennis as “a very generous person whose passion, in addition to his family, was the Todelyo Walleye.”
In addition, Dennis had 10 grandchildren: Courtney, Chelsea, Bryant, Megan, Olivia, Margaelyn, Hannah, Ashlyn, Madelyn, and Nate, and four great-grandchildren: Kameron, Rowan, Vivian, and Callan.
Additional Information
- Dennis Seymour’s professional awards included Police Officer of the Year and a Department of Veterans Affairs award.
- He was born to his father, Edgar Seymour, and his mother, Joan McGulivery Seymour.
- Seymour grew up with his three sisters: Mary Thompson, Ginny Hartin, and Carol Pond.
