May 05, 2021

Sergeant First Class (retired) Hung ("Harvey") Jen Seto

Posted May 05, 2021 5:51 PM

Sergeant First Class (retired) Hung ("Harvey") Jen Seto, 73, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away and joined our Heavenly Father on May 3, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 4:00pm to 6:00pm, at the Johnson Funeral Home, 203 North Washington Street, Junction City, Kansas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, 10:00am, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 218 North Washington Street, Junction City, Kansas. Burial will follow the services at St. Mary's Cemetery of Junction City, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Eternal Word Television Network (ETWN) Global Catholic Network (www.ewtn.com), 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Alabama, 35210. ETWN was integral throughout Hung's life as a source of peace, comfort and strength.

Hung was born on September 9, 1947, in Canton, China, to Fat and Ying (Woo) Seto. As a young man, he joined the United States Navy in 1968 and became a citizen of the United States. During his time overseas, he met the love of his life, Lolita Chung. They were married in Manila, Philippines, on June 2, 1974. He transferred to the United States Army in 1976 and retired at Fort Riley, Kansas, in 1995. During his honorable time in service, he and his family lived in many duty stations both domestic and abroad including West Berlin, California, West Germany and Texas. He also earned many awards and decorations that include but are not limited to: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal (Sixth Award), Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Third Award), Overseas Service Ribbon (Third Award), Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Drivers Badge (Wheel), Marksman (Rifle M-16), and Expert (Pistol Cal .45).

Hung was a dedicated service member, but he also served others in his personal life. He was always ready to help those in need, even strangers. He treated everyone as if they were part of his family. He dedicated his life to God and was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Filipino American Association and volunteered with the American Red Cross. Above all he was a family man. He was a loving husband, caring father and grandfather, and loyal friend.

Hung is survived by his loving family: his wife, Lolita of Junction City, Kansas; his children, Jiffy (Katherine) Seto of Burke, Virginia, and Cindy (Brian Friel) Seto-Friel of Dover, Delaware; his five grandchildren, Meredith, Natalie, Nicholas, Collin, and Nathan; his five siblings, Warren (Melinda) Seto, Paul (Betty) Seto, Chester (Yolinde) Seto, May (Gus Lopez) Seto, and Ken Seto; and a host of loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Annie Kwok.