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James Robert SEPPALA Jr.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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SEPPALA, James Robert Jr James Robert Seppala Jr., aged 68 of Ada went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James "Bob" and Eleanore Seppala (Skryzcki). Jim will be deeply missed by his wife of 14...

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Remember hum coming in the club with his wife. He liked to give e1 a hard time. We all had great laughs with them.

Just learned of Jim´s passing. I remember when he started working at American Seating. He was a friendly and good humored young man. And I soon learned how proud he was of his Polish heritage. Sincere sympathy to his family.

Sorry and shocked to here of Jim´s passing he was a coworker at American seating company and a friend. Deepest Condolences to all the family. Robert Bromley

I was shocked to hear of Jim's passing. Condolences to the family. Dan Brown

Deepest condolences ..Jim was such a super nice guy..Had the honor of getting to know him several years back through our condo association..Sending prayers for comfort to the family during this sad time of sorrow. Jack and Diane Belanger.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. I grew up next door to the Seppala family on Fairfield. Jim was like a big brother to me, he looked out for me and cared about me and my sister. There are a lot of great memories for me. I am bummed that I did not get to see him in his band, I am sure he was terrific. RIP Jim.

My sympathy to the Seppala family, I first met him and his family when his parents owned "Ye wine shoppe" on bridge st. We were all just kids. Then a little later, he and his brothers had "The Dusk Band" and they played a Polish wedding I attended, what fun we all had at that wedding. Good memories. Plus we all went to High school together. So sorry for your loss. Way to young.

Jim was a good Ambassador through all his Endeavors in the Polish Community. Diamond Hall has many volunteers to support Pulaski weekend and other functions. Some of us were privileged to have worked with Jim in the kitchen / food line over the years. This last Pulaski weekend was tough as we knew Jim was in pain fighting the hard fight but he was still there prepping and serving food and whooping it up with the Polka Band. That is who Jim was. Caring and compassionate. You will always be...

Mr. Seppala was my Tae Kwon Do instructor and I would not be the man I am today if it wasn't for his guidance and support. Every child who practiced under him knows the genuine kindness and care he showed all of his students. Rest in peace Mr. Seppala, we all love you and miss you terribly.