Steven David Selig

Steven David Selig

GILFORD - Steven David Selig, 71, of Gilford, and Amelia Island, Fla., died Monday after a long fight with cancer.

Steve was born on November 9, 1942, in Laconia, the son of Irving and Frances Brindis Selig. Steve graduated from Laconia High School in 1960. He attended Syracuse University and earned a BA in History in 1964.

Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force. After completing Officers Training School and Navigator training, he attended the Nuclear Weapons School at Mather AFB and then B-52 training at Castle AFB. Steve was assigned to the 99th Bomb Wing at Westover AFB. He flew B-52 aircrafts for 5 years, completing over 250 combat missions in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Attaining the rank of Captain, Steve was awarded numerous medals; including, The Presidential Unit Citation (twice); The Air Medal (10 times); The Distinguished Flying Cross (twice); and the Silver Star.

After his military service, Steve joined the family business and became Senior Vice President-Sales and then President of Laconia Shoe Company, Inc., as well as President of its branded division-Street Cars. After selling the company, Steve joined Craddock-Terry, Inc., in Lynchburg VA as Executive VP, in charge of sales, marketing, and product design. In 1998, he founded his own company, Selig Enterprises Company, Inc.

Steve was kind, passionate, and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a ski instructor at Gunstock for 24 years, and was a Ski Coach for the boys and girls Gilford High School Ski teams for 8 years. During that time, his teams won 5 N.H. State Ski Championships. He loved golf, and spent many days on the golf course in Laconia and Amelia Island. Those who were fortunate to play with Steve described him as a graceful and low-handicap golfer.

Steve also loved sailing. He was a member of the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club in Gilford since 1977. He served as Commodore and as a member of the board. He made many contributions to the WYC and is remembered for starting the "Ship Store," designing all WYC apparel himself, and planning annual family-fun WYC picnics on Bear Island.

Steve also had a love of art. He was an accomplished photographer.

Steve is survived by his wife, Jeanie; and four children: Todd and Loren Selig of Durham, Tammy and Chris Stevens of Belmont, Tari Selig of Manchester, and Tiffany Selig of Manchester. Papa Steve has 4 wonderful grandchildren: Zoe, Gabi, Ella and David. He is also survived by his brother and sister: Bob and Joyce Selig of Laconia and Peggy Selig of Laconia; sister-in-law Karen and Hershel Thrasher of Shelbyville, Tenn.; and brother-in-law John and Jenny England of Huntland, Tenn. Steve has 7 nieces and nephews; 19 great nieces and great nephews, and numerous cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 11, at 2 p.m. at Temple B'nai Israel at 210 Court Street in Laconia, N.H.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nathan and Jennie Brindis Charitable Trust, PO Box 160; Laconia, N.H. 03247.

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