Kutztown, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, in her residence. She was the loving wife of Arlan E. Seaman Jr., whom she
married on July 19, 1969.
Born in Allentown, Linda was a daughter of the late Jay T. and Audrey M. (Dietrich) Rentschler.
She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kutztown, where she helped with the yearly attic sale. She was also a 1968 graduate of Kutztown Area High School. Linda was employed by East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc. for 37 years, first working at their Lyons plant and later in Kutztown, until her retirement in 2011.
She enjoyed collecting Raggedy Ann Dolls, traveling to Walt Disney World and attending the Daytona 500 for 20 years. She also attended car shows with her husband, Arlan, and was a member of Lost in the 50s Car Club, Allentown, where she served as a former secretary. Above all, Linda loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband of 49 years, Arlan, Linda is survived by her two daughters, Lisa M. (Seaman) Bogert, Kutztown, and Cathy L. (Seaman), wife of Perry G. Kramer, Fleetwood; four grandchildren: Joshua G., husband of Alyssa E. (Rutkowski) Bogert, Nicholas J. Bogert, Logan J. Kramer, Keegan A. Kramer; a great-granddaughter due in July; brother, Michael E., husband of Linda J. (Lutz) Rentschler, Kutztown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by a sister, Barbara A. (Rentschler) Butler, on July 16, 2004.
A funeral service to celebrate Linda's life will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., 333 Greenwich St., Kutztown, Pa., with Reverend Christopher deForest officiating. Burial will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Fleetwood.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and again on Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the funeral home.
The family requests contributions be made in Linda's memory to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017, or online at www.cancer.org/donate, and the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604.
Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be recorded at www.Ludwickfh.com.
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RuthAnn Dierolf
April 19, 2019
Sorry for your loss. She is at peace and will watch over you
Kathy Blatt
April 19, 2019
We were great childhood friends. Playing in Brooklyn!
mark seaman sr
April 19, 2019
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bonnie Weller
April 19, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Keith M. Krick
April 18, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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