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Walter Seiler Obituary
July 12, 1930 - July 21, 2023
Vancouver, Washington - Walter Cushman Seiler was born in Dallas, Texas, July 12, 1930, to Grace Smith and Clarence Seiler. Unfortunately, Clarence died shortly thereafter. In the early '40s they moved to Cashmere, WA.
Walt's passion was baseball and he played at WSC for both Buck Bailey and Bobo Brayton. He graduated from WSU with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1952.
Walt married his love, Jeanette Elaine Harniet, on May 10, 1953. In short order he also reported for duty at Camp Roberts, CA. Walt was an Honor Graduate, Class No. 96, 7th Armored Division.
Walt and Jean moved to Leavenworth, WA in 1954, where Walt took his ?rst job teaching American History, Math and coaching. He coached Football, Baseball (District Champs '55-56'), Skiing and Golf.
Walt's second teaching job took the family to Omak, WA, in 1961. A short time after, Walt became Vice Principal of McGloughlin Junior High in Pasco, WA and then principal of Pasco's Emmerson and Edwin Markham Elementary Schools.
Walt, Jean, and their four children spent quite a bit of quality time in Tonasket and Havillah, WA where Jean's family lives. Many days were spent in the mountains, lakes, forests and farmlands of this beautiful area near the Canadian Border.
In 1967, the Dean of Education at WSU recruited Walt back to Pullman to earn his Doctorate of Education. In 1968, Dr Walter C. Seiler accepted the Assistant Superintendency of the West Valley School District, in Yakima WA and was soon appointed Superintendent. In 1976 Walt became Superintendent of the Stevenson / Carson School District, and retired to Vancouver WA in 1982.
Sadly, Jean passed in 2017 and Walt passed quietly on July 21, 2023, a few days after celebrating his 93rd birthday. His ashes will be placed next to Jean's in the Havillah Cemetery. Memories of Walt and Jean will live on with their children - Greg (Shannon), Scott (Gloria), Jill (Eugene), and Jan; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; extended family, and friends.
A full obituary and photos are available on Legacy.com.
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David Shehorn
October 28, 2023
Walt was a coach even in retirement -- he coached bowlers. He always was available to recommend techniques and tricks to better bowling. Walt was a legend among bowlers, making near-impossible spares along with his frequent strikes. He never criticized a bowler, always emphasizing a better way -- positive, and supportive. Walt was a good storyteller and regaled us with his baseball stories and players who he had played with or coached. Walt was politically aware and would discuss local, state and national politics with a fresh and inspiring discussion. An inspiring friend who will be missed by many.
Judi Hanan
August 29, 2023
Hi, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom and your Dad. We lived in Leavenworth at the same time as your parents. My Dad was a teacher and coach also. Harley Hanan and my Mom was Ginger Hanan. They were friends with your parents. My Dad spoke highly of your Dad through the years, because of their friendship and they coached side by side in Leavenworth. I think they lost touch as it sometimes happens in life. It sounds like your parents lived a very good life. Thank you for posting your Dad´s obituary in the Wenatchee paper also.
Sincerely,
Judi Hanan
Vicki Allen Black
August 27, 2023
Mr. Seiler was my 7th grade social studies teacher in Omak. He always stressed that we needed to start being responsible for ourselves because our parents weren´t always going to support us. He would say, "One day you´ll walk out of the house and hear your dinner plate break on the floor."
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