Ralph A. Seelye, 90, of Howell, died Sept. 20. He was born Dec. 3, 1910, in Lansing , the son of Eric and Bess (Rouser) Seelye. He married Margaret E. Davis on July 3, 1936, in Lansing, and she survives. He was a life member of Howell Lodge 38 F&AM, Howell Commandery 28 KT, DeMolay, and Howell chapter 372 OES. He was a founding member of the Howell Hi-Twelve and Past State President, former member of the Howell City Zoning Commission; and portrayed Santa Claus and Bucky the Clown at many functions. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Howell, Livingston Chapter 73 RAM and Livingston County 30 R&SM. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, Dr. Roger R. (Phyllis) Seelye of Owosso; a grandson, Ron Seelye; and a granddaughter, Soo-Jin Seelye. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Robert. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at MacDonald’s Funeral Home, Howell. Visitation is Sept. 13 from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Published in the Livingston County Daily, on 9/13/2001
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