Obituary - Charles E. Seiler

NASHUA - Charles E. Seiler of Nashua, Montana, 78, passed away Aug. 24, 2016, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow.

He was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Scobey, Montana, to Charles and Marie (Roos) Seiler. The family moved to Glasgow, where he attended St. Raphael's Catholic School through eighth grade. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years following graduation. Upon returning from the Navy, he took a job in Glasgow at Town and Country Furniture and later moved to Havre, where he worked for Valley Furniture. In 1969, he took a managerial position with 4-B's Restaurant and later managed the Le Havre Inn.

Chuck eventually moved back to Nashua, where he worked for Gordon Reimche on his farm and later went to work for Myron Gartner Plumbing and Heating. Following retirement in 2003, he continued working for Lee Reddick, cleaning the shop and doing maintenance work on Saturdays. He also served on the town council in Nashua. Always one to be active, he was very involved in several positions with the Nashua Senior Center.

Chuck's hobbies included elk hunting, coin collecting and reading. Chuck is survived by his siblings Jim and Teddi Seiler of Glasgow, Montana, Sherryee and John Turner of Nashua, Montana, and Marlene Zinner of Aurora, Colorado, as well as special friends, Myron and Kris Gartner of Fort Peck, Montana, Arlen Gartner of Kenmare, North Dakota, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Chuck was preceded in death by both parents and his sister Lois Marcinkowski. As per Chuck's wishes he has been cremated and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at bellmortuarymontana.com.