CHARLES NEWMAN SEIDLITZ Jr.

1920 - 2014

CHARLES NEWMAN SEIDLITZ Jr. obituary, 1920-2014, Prairie Village, KS

CHARLES NEWMAN SEIDLITZ Jr.

1920 - 2014

BORN

1920

DIED

2014

CHARLES SEIDLITZ Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2014.
CHARLES NEWMAN SEIDLITZ, JR. Charles Newman Seidlitz, Jr., of Mission Hills, died at his home early Sunday morning, October 26, 2014 with his wife of 63 years by his side. Born on December 12, 1920, Mr. Seidlitz was the son of Charles Newman Seidlitz and the former Alice Richards. He was a fourth generation Kansas Citian and was predeceased by his brothers, George Richards Seidlitz and John Richards Seidlitz. Known to family and friends as "Pete", he attended Pembroke Country Day School, Hotchkiss and the University of Missouri. At the outbreak of World War II, Mr. Seidlitz joined the Army Air Corps as a navigator and flew numerous missions over southern Europe. He was shot down twice, managing to avoid capture each time. Upon the end of the war, he returned to Kansas City and joined the Seidlitz Paint Company which had been founded by his father. He eventually became president of the company and, upon its merger with ConChemCo, left to co- found Plastics Enterprises, where he served as president until his retirement in the early 90's. Throughout his life, Mr. Seidlitz was an active and eager participant in civic affairs. He served for many years as Senior Warden of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, as well as President of the Board of St. Luke's Hospital. He was also President of the Board of both the Kansas City Country Club and the River Club. Mr. Seidlitz was the husband of the former Barbara Shackelford. He is also survived by his children, Robin Seidlitz of Kansas City and C.N. Seidlitz, III, of Washington, DC; his grandchildren, Christina Drummond McVeigh of Olympia, Washington; Elizabeth Richards Seidlitz and Ashley Akin Seidlitz, both of New York City; and Joe Kirke Gregg of Kansas City. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, at 3 PM, at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be made to Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 West 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Online condolences may be offered at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, 816-753-6200 www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com

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November 12, 2014

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Char and Rock Stewart

November 12, 2014

We are so sorry of Pete's passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. He was such a dear friend. Our best to Barbara.

with love,
Charlotte and Rock Stewart

November 9, 2014

My Uncle Pete was a most kind and caring man and I will miss him dearly. He and his brothers had that great Seidlitz laugh! Dickey Seidlitz J.

Sherry Moseley

October 31, 2014

I am so sad to hear about Mr. Seidlitz's passing.As Robin's dad, he was such a "foundation" friend to my sister, Terry Moseley, and me growing up. He is such a link to our past, and we were sure Mr. Seidlitz would be here forever!!!! Know I am thinking about you, our friend.

Kris Axberg

October 29, 2014

Dear Pete and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. As I read about his life I was especially struck by his service to our country. Thank the Lord for men like your father. May God bless your father, you and your family.
The iTeam family.

Martin O'Hanrahan

October 29, 2014

To Pete and family. Deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of Charles. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Renewed condolences, Martin O'Hanrahan (Avitas).

Mimi Petrie

October 29, 2014

Dear Bag Barbara,
I am so sad to hear of Wrinkle Belly's death. He was such a special man. You both have been such an ever present part of my family's life for over 60 years. There are so many wonderful memories that will always be with us. I hope that the memories of the incredible life you two shared will bring you comfort.
With love, Mimi Willits Petrie (Minnie)

Stephanie Stubbs Tinsley

October 28, 2014

Dear Barbara,

We are so sorry to hear about Pete. He was always so kind and such a gentleman. I know my parents always valued your friendship, as did we. We remember well seeing you and Pete each year at the Garden of the Gods Club and at my mother's parties. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Stephanie (Stubbs) and Jerry Tinsley

Pat & Rodger Wright

October 28, 2014

Barbara, may the many memories of Pete comfort and enfold you with love and peace.

Ed McNair

October 28, 2014

Dear Pete,
Catherine and I want you and your family to know we share in your time of grief. May God bless your father and you and your family through this terrible part of life.
Sincerely,
Ed and Catherine

Bob

October 28, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Seidlitz. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

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