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Floyd Sellstrom Obituary
Floyd William Sellstrom, 97, of Dripping Springs, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, surrounded by love. Known to family and friends as "Pawpaw," he was born on June 16, 1927, in Round Rock, Texas, the son of Robert and Nina Sellstrom.
Raised in this welcoming Texas community, Floyd carried the authentic warmth and small-town values of his hometown with him his entire life.
Floyd was of the Greatest Generation and a proud veteran of World War II. One of the highlights of his later years was his Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. in 2021, where he paid tribute to fellow World War II veterans, accompanied by his cousins, David Sellstrom and Franklin Anderson.
After graduating from Round Rock High School in 1944 and returning from the war, Floyd began working at Southwestern Bell in 1947, where he enjoyed a long and successful career. Over the years, he made lifelong friends across various roles and happily retired as a Services Manager in 1984. He treasured his retirement book, filled with heartfelt letters from coworkers, friends, and family.
In 1948, fate brought Floyd to a Southwestern Bell baseball game where he was pitching and Doris Powell's father, Leroy, was the catcher. That meeting marked the beginning of something beautiful. A year later, on June 3, 1949, Floyd and Doris were married and are now celebrating their 76th anniversary together in Heaven.
Floyd and Doris moved their children, Linsey and Phillip, to Dripping Springs in 1970, where they planted deep roots and gave generously to the community. They were involved with local schools and nonprofits, including Helping Hands. Alongside close family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Stark and Mr. and Mrs. Hole, they helped establish a Presbyterian church that was held at Sports Country Camp for many years, where Floyd proudly served as a deacon.
After 28 years in Dripping Springs, Floyd and Doris moved west to Rocksprings, Texas, where they made even more lifelong friends. They bought Eureka Ranch and transformed it into a cherished playground for their three great-grandchildren, Madison, Riley, and Chance. One of their favorite spots was the old stock tank Pawpaw converted into a swimming pool. The kids helped feed the animals, collect eggs, pick vegetables, go hunting, ride four-wheelers, play washers (Pawpaw always won), and roast marshmallows by the bonfire-Pawpaw's marshmallows were always a perfect golden brown; we didn't have the patience he did. Once you were at the ranch, you never wanted to leave. It left lasting memories and values only a Pawpaw could teach.
Floyd loved ranching, being outdoors, and was a true cowboy at heart. He took pride in raising animals, maintaining his garden, and being a handyman. If Floyd couldn't fix it, no one could.
In 2010, Floyd and Doris returned to Dripping Springs to be closer to their three great-grandchildren as they grew up, attending every game and event, far and near-no distance was too far when it came to family.
Family was what Floyd cherished most. A long-awaited reunion occurred in Heaven, as he is now reunited with his true love Doris, his daughter Linsey (Mike Clark), son Phillip, and his parents, Robert and Nina Sellstrom.
He is survived by his granddaughters, Leigh Berkholz (Bob) and Christy Vaughn (Dennis); great-grandchildren, Madison Berkholz (Ethan), Riley Berkholz (David), Chance Glass, Joshua Hansen (Alex), Rebecca Spears (Charlie), and Jessica Vaughn; 13 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-granddaughter.
He is also survived by his loving sister Betty and husband Don Hester; nieces Robin Cassens (John) and Shelley Ransom (John); nephew Jeff Hester (Pam); and their entire Round Rock family and friends.
Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice: Dawnell, Emily, Nikki, and Chaplain Bryan for their compassionate care and support.
The memorial service will be held at 11 AM (CST) on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Harrell Funeral Home of Dripping Springs, 100 Heritage Dr, Austin, Texas 78737.
If you would like to donate in Floyd's memory, please visit: https://honorflightaustin.org/donate/
As he always said, "I must be living right."
Raised in this welcoming Texas community, Floyd carried the authentic warmth and small-town values of his hometown with him his entire life.
Floyd was of the Greatest Generation and a proud veteran of World War II. One of the highlights of his later years was his Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. in 2021, where he paid tribute to fellow World War II veterans, accompanied by his cousins, David Sellstrom and Franklin Anderson.
After graduating from Round Rock High School in 1944 and returning from the war, Floyd began working at Southwestern Bell in 1947, where he enjoyed a long and successful career. Over the years, he made lifelong friends across various roles and happily retired as a Services Manager in 1984. He treasured his retirement book, filled with heartfelt letters from coworkers, friends, and family.
In 1948, fate brought Floyd to a Southwestern Bell baseball game where he was pitching and Doris Powell's father, Leroy, was the catcher. That meeting marked the beginning of something beautiful. A year later, on June 3, 1949, Floyd and Doris were married and are now celebrating their 76th anniversary together in Heaven.
Floyd and Doris moved their children, Linsey and Phillip, to Dripping Springs in 1970, where they planted deep roots and gave generously to the community. They were involved with local schools and nonprofits, including Helping Hands. Alongside close family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Stark and Mr. and Mrs. Hole, they helped establish a Presbyterian church that was held at Sports Country Camp for many years, where Floyd proudly served as a deacon.
After 28 years in Dripping Springs, Floyd and Doris moved west to Rocksprings, Texas, where they made even more lifelong friends. They bought Eureka Ranch and transformed it into a cherished playground for their three great-grandchildren, Madison, Riley, and Chance. One of their favorite spots was the old stock tank Pawpaw converted into a swimming pool. The kids helped feed the animals, collect eggs, pick vegetables, go hunting, ride four-wheelers, play washers (Pawpaw always won), and roast marshmallows by the bonfire-Pawpaw's marshmallows were always a perfect golden brown; we didn't have the patience he did. Once you were at the ranch, you never wanted to leave. It left lasting memories and values only a Pawpaw could teach.
Floyd loved ranching, being outdoors, and was a true cowboy at heart. He took pride in raising animals, maintaining his garden, and being a handyman. If Floyd couldn't fix it, no one could.
In 2010, Floyd and Doris returned to Dripping Springs to be closer to their three great-grandchildren as they grew up, attending every game and event, far and near-no distance was too far when it came to family.
Family was what Floyd cherished most. A long-awaited reunion occurred in Heaven, as he is now reunited with his true love Doris, his daughter Linsey (Mike Clark), son Phillip, and his parents, Robert and Nina Sellstrom.
He is survived by his granddaughters, Leigh Berkholz (Bob) and Christy Vaughn (Dennis); great-grandchildren, Madison Berkholz (Ethan), Riley Berkholz (David), Chance Glass, Joshua Hansen (Alex), Rebecca Spears (Charlie), and Jessica Vaughn; 13 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-granddaughter.
He is also survived by his loving sister Betty and husband Don Hester; nieces Robin Cassens (John) and Shelley Ransom (John); nephew Jeff Hester (Pam); and their entire Round Rock family and friends.
Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice: Dawnell, Emily, Nikki, and Chaplain Bryan for their compassionate care and support.
The memorial service will be held at 11 AM (CST) on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Harrell Funeral Home of Dripping Springs, 100 Heritage Dr, Austin, Texas 78737.
If you would like to donate in Floyd's memory, please visit: https://honorflightaustin.org/donate/
As he always said, "I must be living right."
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Dripping Springs Century News from Jun. 2 to Jun. 16, 2025.
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