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George Seelig

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George Seelig obituary, 1939-2018, Telford, PA

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

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Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home

667 Harleysville Pike

Telford, Pennsylvania

George Seelig Obituary

George K. Seelig, 79 of Souderton, formerly of Lansdale, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2018 while surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Elaine (Boothe) Seelig. Born March 7, 1939 in Lansdale he was the son of the late George and Lucille (Dobbs) Seelig. He graduated from North Penn High School in 1957. In 1962 he graduated from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Organic Chemistry. From 1963-1969 he worked in research and quality control for several textile companies in Reading. During this time, he received three patents for processes involved in coating synthetic fibers. In 1969 he came back to Lansdale and took over a small family business called Seelig Camera Shop Inc. He took it from a two-person operation to the most modern camera store in America and changed the name to Cardinal Camera Center. The camera shop has now been in business for 81 years and is currently run by George’s son Kurt. George loved going to work every day and talking with his wonderful customers, reading, politics and the Philadelphia Eagles. George attended Calvary Baptist Church, Lansdale for 51 years and was most recently a member of Valley View Bible Church, Telford. He was also a member of National Federation of Independent Business, Pennsylvania Retailers Association, and North Penn Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by three sons: Craig and his wife Karen, Todd and wife Edith, Kurt and wife Grace, 10 grandchildren, with whom he loved to spend time with: Kaitlin, Jeffrey, Scott, Tyler, Kyle, Connor, Colby, Samantha, Brett and Christopher and two sisters Lucille Smith and Elizabeth Seelig. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday, November 29, at 11:00AM at the Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home, Inc., 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford, where a viewing will take place from 9:00AM-10:45AM. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to Valley View Bible Church, 315 Barndt Rd., Telford, PA 18969 Online condolence may be made to the family at www.WilliamsbergeyKoffel.com

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Published by The Reporter from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2018.

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Linda & Dave Burbank

December 7, 2018

Dave and I are so sorry that we could not attend this heartbreaking service. George was so kind, gentle and such a caring individual and he can be proud his children and grandchildren take after him. George you will be sadly missed especially when we walk into the store and no longer see your smiling face. God Bless you and your family.

Sharon Daly

December 5, 2018

Dear Kurt and your family,

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, it breaks my heart :(

He was a very special, loyal and loving gentleman to everyone he knew.

I always loved his smile when I used to come in to see him at the store.

Kurt,please take care of yourself and God will do the rest.

He is looking down on you Kurt and I know he's so proud of what you have become!!!

RIP George...see you again someday!!

Ken Kapner

November 30, 2018

Dear Todd and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, Craig, Kurt, and the rest of the family for your loss of a great man and father. Your testimonies yesterday of his life and how he shaped yours was telling of his love and devotion for you and your late mom,especially the sacrifice of his passion to care for your mom, and in the end, as a good and faithful servant, finishing his race as a Christian and passing the baton to you, his sons. In life, he certainly stored his treasures in heaven (Mat 6:20) and is more alive now than ever, "That which is born of the Spirit will liver forever." (D.L. Moody) To God give the glory for our salvation.

Eric Sives

November 29, 2018

Dear Kurt and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Georges smile and kind nature will always be remembered.
With deepest sympathy. Eric

Joe Famiglietti

November 29, 2018

Kurt, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richard Kratzer

November 28, 2018

Deepest sympathy to Kurt and his family. I always enjoyed talking to George in the store.

November 28, 2018

With my deepest sympathies on your loss.

Pat Young

Jim McHale

November 27, 2018

My wife Barbara McHale and I ( Jim McHale) wish to extend our condolences to all of Georges family as you celebrate his life. George provided us with outstanding services in his Seelig/Cardinal Camera Center for many years and was always pleasant and helpful to me in my development as a photographer. He and now his son Kurt constantly upgraded their shop and all of the equipment needed to provide excellent products and services. We will miss him. May he rest in peace, Jim McHale

Dr. Greg Caringi

November 27, 2018

Kurt and family,

When I moved to the Lansdale area in 1981, one of my first stops was Cardinal Camera. I was an amateur photographer and was amazed by the quantity and quality of equipment in the store at that time. I bought an old SpeedGraphic from your Dad that I still own and use today. The first of many purchases. He was not a typical salesperson. He was serious about his love of photography and his local business. He touched and helped many people in this community. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Robert Steiner

November 27, 2018

My deepest condolences to Todd and his family.

Charlie and Sandy Habecker

November 27, 2018

So sorry to learn of Georges homegoing! We will be praying for all of you at this time! We knew George many years and when given the opportunity, always enjoyed his company! So comforting to know we will see him again. Love and prayers, Charlie and Sandy Habecker

Pearson Koutcher

November 27, 2018

Deepest condolences to the Seelig family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. With sympathy, the Staff at Pearson Koutcher Law.

November 27, 2018

George & his mother going back to their Hillcrest store were one of my first advertising clients when I was at the Reporter. Our relationship I thought a privilege & followed into my time at The Times Herald years latter.
RIP George you were a fine and admirable man.
John Gehringer

Louis and Wendy Stubb

November 26, 2018

What a wonderful Christian man. God blessed him in his business, because he put God first. May his family find comfort knowing he is with the Lord. Just imagine if he had a camera up there with him.The pictures he would take.

Matthew and Jennifer Thompson

November 26, 2018

Deepest condolences to the Seelig family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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