Arnold Arthur Seeman

Arnold Seeman died on Monday, January 20, 2003 at his home in Montevideo at the age of 78.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 1:30 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Donald McKee officiating.  Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon and evening with the family from 5-7:00 P.M. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Montevideo.  There will also be a prayer service at the funeral home at 6:30 PM with Rev. Richard Hamlow officiating.

Arnold Arthur Seeman was born November 25, 1924 at home in Grace Township, Chippewa County, MN the son of Erick and Ida (Macziewski) Seeman.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at Trinity Lutheran Church of Havelock in rural Montevideo.  He attended country school and then began farming with his father.  Arnold was united in marriage with Ione Christenson at Jevnaker Lutheran Church.  They were engaged in farming and raising livestock.  Arnold loved rising early to complete his chores and he enjoyed working the land.  In 1966, he accepted a custodial position at the newly completed Montevideo Senior High School and continued to work there for 24 years.  He thoroughly enjoyed his co-workers and the teaching staff.  He was a hard working, gentle man who centered his entire life around his family and his work.  He always loved having people around and especially having all of the nieces and nephews stop by.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Havelock and currently a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ione; one daughter, Connie Harding and her husband Robert of Montevideo, MN; two grandchildren: Wade Harding and his wife Laura of Shakopee, MN and Sharlynn Harding of West Fargo, ND; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister and brother-in-law: Esther and Virgil Lettau; and one niece, Debra Ann Lettau.