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Wendell Seelig Obituary
Memphis, TN
Wendell Lee Seelig, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2015. He was born in Hutchison, Kansas to Harold and Mildred Seelig. He graduated from Humes High School where he excelled in sports and was drafted by the New York Yankees. Mr. Seelig proudly served his country abroad in the US Army and as a local Memphis Police officer. He was a very successful business man and an avid hunter, where his love for the outdoors helped him in his development of The Woods at Pickwick. He leaves behind his loving wife and high school sweetheart of 62 years, Dolores, daughters, Donna Heathcock (Tommy), Cheryl Edwards, Laurie Martin (Tom), Lisa Rolin, and sons Lee Seelig and Brad Seelig (Karen), 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents Mildred and Harold Seelig, sister, Dorothy, and brother Jack. The family will receive friends at Memorial Park on Monday, December 28 from 5-7 pm with Rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass to be held at St Brigid Catholic at 7801 Lowrance in Memphis, TN on Tuesday, December 29 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research or Poor Claire's Monastery.
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Rob & Teresa Wallace
December 28, 2015
He was a very kind down to earth person and was very proud of all his family. Always enjoyed seeing him and Do. Will keep all of you in our prayers.
Rob and Teresa Wallace
Bill Robinson
December 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss and will most definitely keep you all in prayer. God Bless You all!!
Love, Bill
Mary Henderson
December 27, 2015
My deepest condolences for your loss. He was a very lovely and sweet man.
Adrienne Oeding
December 26, 2015
Such a fine man and good friend ...a profound loss to everyone. Rest in piece Wendel
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
December 27, 2015
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