He was born May 23, 1948, in Mount Clemens, Mich., to Elmer and Leona Seiler. He attended and graduated from Lutheran schools in Michigan.
He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He made his career as a journeyman electrician.
He married Jacquelyn Wilson on Nov. 25, 1978, in Charlevoix, Mich. She survives of the home.
Survivors also include a son, Robert; a daughter, Lorrianne; three grandchildren; a brother; and three sisters.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Potts Chapel in Independence. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Harry Hynes Hospice and these may be left at or sent to the funeral home, 122 S. Pennsylvania, Independence, 67301.


