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Christopher Adam Benson Seelbach
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Christopher Seelbach Obituary
Christopher Adam Benson Seelbach, 29, Anderson, died July 15, 2008, in Moline, Ill.
Born Dec. 10, 1978, in State College, Pa., he lived in Anderson since 2000, moving here from Alma, Mich., where he lived from 1985 to 2000.
He was employed by MediaCom for five years and was assistant coach of men’s basketball at Anderson University.
He attended Madison Park Church of God and was a 1997 graduate of Alma High School. He attended Alma College in Alma, Mich., from 1997 to 2000. He graduated in 2002 from Anderson University with a degree in psychology.
He loved his family and friends, enjoyed traveling and running, music, heritage hymns, golfing, basketball, Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers football.
Survivors include his fiancée, Lauren Beth Logan of Fishers, to whom he was to be married on Aug. 9, 2008; parents, Doug and Diann (Benson) Seelbach, Middletown; sister, Sara Seelbach, Tampa, Fla.; foster brother, Patrick (fiancée, Sheridan Pelcher) Collins, Mount Pleasant, Mich.; foster sister, Dana (husband, Mike) Peterson, Fort Wayne; paternal grandparents, Betty and Calvin Gourley, Brookville, Pa.; maternal grandparents, Howard and Martha Benson, Springfield, Ohio; three nieces, Shelayna, Amber and Taylor; two nephews, Shane and Luke; and several loving aunts and uncles and large extended family.
He was preceded in death by grandfather, Roy V. Seelbach; and grandmother, Eunice (Moore) Benson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Madison Park Church of God, Anderson, with the Rev. Jeff Matas. Cremation will follow the funeral services with burial of cremated remains in Dixon, Miss., at a later date.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, and one hour before service Saturday at the church.
Contributions may be made to the Anderson University Basketball Program, c/o Development Office, Anderson University, Anderson, IN 46012.
E-mail condolences to [email protected] or post them at www.theheraldbulletin.com.
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sally shulmistras
August 14, 2008
Doug,
I have just returned from vacation and learned of your son's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I cannot imagine the pain you have experienced. May God surround you in His love and peace during these difficult times....they tend to continue long after the "immediacy" of arrangements, etc.
diann seelbach
August 6, 2008
I don't know if anyone will open this, and reread the entries...but, I am just now getting to it, and just want to thank everyone for the outpouring of sympathy and concern. it means so much to me to hear your thoughts and stories. I get to know my son all over again through your eyes. Thank you!
And I wonder how it was that he truly cared about every person he had contact with?!! B/c I believe he really did...he found something fascinating about each of you. I can only conclude it was Christ within him that shone out God's very own love and heart toward us.
Amber Corneillie
August 4, 2008
Dr Seelbach and Family,
I am thinking and praying for all of you during this very difficult time. I always enjoyed hanging out with Chris in Alma. He always made me laugh.
Sincerely,
Angie Terwilliger (twig)
July 30, 2008
To the family,
I am saddened by the loss of a childhood friend, a brother, a son, and an amazing person who had to leave all of us so suddenly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and i will always keep his memory so close to heart. For me he was the tallest kid in school, one of the most talented basketball players, and a hero to all who looked to him and up to him over the years. The heavens have welcomed such a great person and in time we will all see him again. I will keep you in my prayers.
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John and Kris Kemler
July 25, 2008
Dear Friends,
We wish we could be with you and tell you in person what a wonderful family you are. Chris was such a happy and confident young man and that is a reflection of his Christian upbringing. What fun our boys had in Cub Scouts with you as their leader. Our youth group kids were more like brothers and sisters than friends. They were lucky to have Chris among them. We are continuing to hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy Heller
July 24, 2008
Dear Diane & Doug,
Carol and I are sooooooooo sad to hear of Chris' passing. His smile in the picture reflects the life of love that you instilled in him. We love you guys and will keep you in our prayers. Love, Randy & Carol Heller
Christine Hickman
July 23, 2008
Lauren,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry.
Ray Houser
July 23, 2008
Dear Diann and Doug,
I can not begin to imagine your pain, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. I wish there were magic words or a magic formula to take all the hurt away, but they don't exist. I just pray that you will feel God's arms around you in your times of sadness, anger, and despair.
I wish I could hug you both right now.
God be with you,
Ray Houser
Jan Shumaker
July 23, 2008
Doug & Diann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and family. May God give you peace as you continue lifes journey.
Mark & Cheryl Herr Rains
July 22, 2008
Doug & Diann,
Precious memories, how they linger,
How they ever flood my soul.
In the stillness of the midnight,
precious sacred scenes unfold...
...is a beginning of what comes to us as we hold you and Chris and all in the Light of God's love and guidance.
Ken Beckerman
July 21, 2008
Doug and Diann,
I wish I had the words to express my sympathy for your loss. Tragedies, such as this, should not happen to good people like you.
I have been reading through the online condolences. It is obvious that your son possessed the same admirable qualities that you both exhibitted during our years together at AC. I am sorry I did not have the opportunity to know him.
While it may be of little consequence right now, please know that all of your many friends are sharing your grief and would do anything possible to lessen it.
Ken Beckerman
Michael Harrell
July 21, 2008
The Seelbach family and friends will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Applegate
July 21, 2008
Dear Lauren, I was so shocked to learn of the loss of Chris. I know you two were a very loving and happy couple. The thoughts of many are with you and your families at this time of sorrow. We at Community North care about you.
Meghan (Perkins) Roberts
July 21, 2008
I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Chris holds a special place in my childhood memories and I will always treasure those. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Yvonne Shinkle
July 21, 2008
Lauren, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. We are all praying for you and your family. If there is ever anything I can do, please know that your co-workers at Community North are here to help and support you.
Sarah Porter (Martin)
July 20, 2008
My heart is so heavy with the shock and disbelief from the loss of Chris. I could fill pages with the fond memories of Chris and your family. You are all so dear to me and I know that I will continue to grieve with you. Doug, Diann and Sara, your strength and faithfulness are an inspiration to me and I know that God will continue to provide his comfort and faithfulness to all of us. I have no doubt the memories of Chris will continue to provide laughter and tears for all the years to come. Love you all!
Kurt Moreillon
July 20, 2008
Doug and Diann, I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son, Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. From my family to yours and the AU Basketball Program, our deepest sympathy.
Aaron & Cindy Sprunger
July 19, 2008
Diann & Doug-
We are so sorry to hear of your lose. You are in our prayers.
July 19, 2008
Dear Doug and Diane,
We are saddened to hear of your great loss. When we go through college as friends we never know what will come across our paths. Thirty plus years later we find good and bad, but through it all the Lord sustains. That is the hope we can cling to, especially in times of deep sorrow. May God's peace rest with you in the coming days.
Ron and Kris Mitchell
Erik Mitchell
Gary and Shirley Mikesell
July 19, 2008
Diann and Doug,
What a shock it was to read about the death of Chris. Diann, we didn't know the rest of your family, but we do know what a wonderful and caring person you are. We thank the Lord for bringing you into our lives back in Alma, over 10 years ago. What a tribute to both of you, as parents, in reading the words from family and friends about the special young man Chris was. Only the Lord knows why He took him at such a young age. Cling to your faith and to one another, and the Lord will hold you every step of the way. Our condolences also to Sara and Lauren. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts, and will continue to be in the days to come. May the Lord comfort you as only He can do. Blessings,
Heather and Nick Cochran
July 19, 2008
Chris was such an amazing person and could always make everyone laugh. I am friends with many of Chris’s friends and I know he has touched their lives immensely. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris’s family and fiancé.
Pamela Buchanan
July 19, 2008
Lauren, I don't have the words to say the only thing I know for sure is that God knows and he cares...God bless Chris's family and yours...remeber please call me I'am here for you and I really mean it...Pamela Buchanan 621-9023 CHN
Concierge (Guest Relations)
July 19, 2008
Sara,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
Christa Thompson/Anderson, IN.
911 Centre police/fire
July 18, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to Christopher's family and his bride to be.
God Bless.
Bill & Beck (Paul's Parents) McDonald
July 18, 2008
Dear Lauren,
We are so sorry for your loss, we can’t imagine what you are going through but we want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God comfort you in the days a head.
Bill & Beck McDonald
July 18, 2008
Dear Doug, Diann, and Sara,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and tears go out to each of you. We pray for God’s comfort, strength and wisdom as you find your way through this time of grief and sorrow. Chris was a special individual bringing joy to all who were blessed to cross his path.
We have missed each of you deeply since you moved. We are so grateful for your friendship and for your leadership in our church family which was of such immense value that words are inadequate to express our appreciation.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that you are loved deeply.
Margaret Burchette
July 18, 2008
Doug, Diann And Sarah,
I knew Chris only a short time that he was living in Kinston.And I came to love him as a son. We made such a funny looking couple as we entered a restaurant, him almost 7 feet tall and me just barely 5 feet. But that didn't matter to us. I was the lady who got him to buy a suit with all the accessories. I know that his death is not understandable now, but time may give you some answers. I know that your strong faith will. The family is in our prayers. I am so glad that Chris passed through my life. I will miss him.
Brenda Kinkead
July 18, 2008
Chris will always remain one of my favorite former OG employees. You could never be mad at that huge grin he gave you when he knew he was in trouble. I enjoyed visiting with him when he came in with the basketball team this past year. My deepest sympathy goes out to Sara, his parents, and all the friends and family who Chris touched in his lifetime. He was a true gentleman who I am proud to have known.
David and Nancy Martin
July 18, 2008
Our "parent heart" aches deeply for you, Doug and Diann. There are no words just a heaviness, yet a hope in the promises from God's word. Sara, because of you and Sarah's relationship, Chris was almost like a brother to Sarah Ruth, also. He was so funny and unpredictable. He is definitely making heaven smile now! Lauren, you have the love and prayers of many people, lean heavily on them and mostly on God's loving arms. To all of you, we love you and are so sorry for the loss of such a fine young man.
David, Caroline, Allison DeGraaf
July 18, 2008
Doug, Diann, Sara Beth, our sorrow and support go out to you on the sudden loss of Chris. We have fond memories of those early years in Alma. Our prayers go out to you for comfort during this time of grief.
LaVonn Benson
July 18, 2008
Diann and Lauren, What can I say, except that your Aunt Von is grieving too? The mysteries of human life are beyond me: Why should I live to be 80, while Chris is taken at 29?
Benson Jill
July 18, 2008
Dear Doug, Diann, and Sara. I am so sorry to hear about Chris. He was such a fun, loving guy with such a unique personality. He will be missed deeply. I am keeping your family in my prayers.
Sincerely, Jill Benson
Becky and Steve First
July 18, 2008
Doug, Diann, and Family: Life is precious and Chris had a way of LIVING life to the fullest. He was a special friend to two of our children, David First, and Amanda First-Johnstone. We are so sorry for your loss and you all will be held up in prayer during this time.
Angie & Don Cates
July 18, 2008
To the family our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will remember Chris as the fun-loving, sweet guy that always made us laugh. We are lucky to have known a great guy.
Bob & Marjorie Moore
July 18, 2008
Jesus hears our hearts when we can't seem to find the words and He hears the caring prayers of others who are praying for you. For as long as you need Him, the closer He will be. In Deepest Sympathy. Bob and Marjorie Moore (Kinston, NC)
Ellen Curtis
July 18, 2008
My husband (Jeff) and I attended Alma College with Chris. Jeff was also on the basketball team with Chris while at Alma. To say that he made us smile and laugh everyday would not fully explain the joy and love he had in his heart and that he shared with everyone he knew. Stories of his good nature and good humor always surface when we are with our 'Alma' family. To the Seelbach family - our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
LouAnn Conant
July 18, 2008
Doug and Diann and Family,
Vince and I are so saddened by your loss. We remember times we were together when we were young and what a bright and happy child Chris was. You will be in our prayers.
Kimberly & Erin Morse
July 18, 2008
Dianne and Doug I am so very sorry to hear about your son. My heart aches for your loss and will be remembering you in prayer.
Kay Wiley, LPN CHN
July 18, 2008
The first day I met Chris was when he proposed to Lauren here at Community North Hospital. They were both on cloud nine. What a wonderful young man. My prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.
Betsy (Richards) Pilon
July 18, 2008
Seelbach hung around Alma's Summer Transition Program in the summer of '99. He was hilarious and fun to be around and made us all feel very welcome. I am so saddened to hear about his passing and my heart and prayers go out to his fiance and family. He was someone who truly lived every day the fullest and I will always remember him for that.
Ryan S
July 18, 2008
Sara, Doug, Diann and family-my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I did not know Chris as well as I would have liked, but I did know one thing and that was he loved his baby sister very much as he would often remind me when Sara and i were hanging out. Chris was a great guy and a gentleman in every sense of the word, and that is how I will always remember him.-To his family, trust in your strong faith in God to get you through this.-You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Ryan S
misty nickson
July 18, 2008
To Lauren and the Seelbach family, Chris was a wonderful friend,and a great guy. Every time I saw him he had a smile on his face. I never saw him upset in the 6 years I've known him. He would make you smile just to see him walk in the room because you already knew that he would have something funny to say. I'm really going to miss him.Remember that God knows best and that only the good die young. And to Lauren I lost my first fiance back in 1998 and we were also to be married in August so I know exactly how your feeling, we only met once but I am here if you need me. Much love to you all and God bless.Sincerely, Misty Nickson
Tina Faivor
July 18, 2008
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Julie Ward
July 18, 2008
Doug, Diann, Lauren, and families - I didn't know Chris but my heart is heavy with sorrow for you. You are all in my prayers as you deal with the loss of an incredible young man. Praise God that Jesus provided a way to see Chris once again some day...
JONDA TYLER
July 18, 2008
CHRIS WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HE CAME IN THE BANK I WORK AT AND WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND FRIENDLY,WE WILL MISS YOUR SMILES. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
bonnie seibert(concierge)
July 17, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Dustin Moore
July 17, 2008
I am So So Sorry to hear of the tragic end to the life of a young man. I would like to pay my respects to the Seelbachs. Chris was a good friend of the whole Olive Garden family. Chris made the Olive Garden a fun place to work at and he even gave me my nickname, Robo Busser. He is going to be missed. Lauren you didn't know me very well but I remember you. I want to tell you to keep it strong girl and hold on in this rough time. Sara, If your out there somewhere i am deeply saddend for you. I can't make it to the services but I want you all to know I am thinking about all of you. You are in my prayers, take care. Dustin "Robo Busser" Moore ([email protected])
David and Virginia McMacken
July 17, 2008
We sorrow with you and pray for God's undergirding strength in the days ahead.
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