John H. Seiler,
76, of Charleston died December 17, 2018. A retired Army Master Sergeant, he is
survived by his wife of 53 years, Hermine(nee Ruff); children: Tina McCartney
(Bill), Diana Gorman, Steven Seiler (Susan), Kevin Seiler (Heather);
grandchildren: Scarlett Caldwell, Sean Rogers (Morgan), Brittany Homerston
(Joel), Ashley Praete, Brandon Gorman, Courtney Graham (Daniel), Zachary
Seiler, Matthew Seiler and Angela Jerome (Joey); great grandchildren: Skyler
Homerston, Gracie Jerome, Lukas Simon, Carter Graham, Remi and Rhett Rogers.
The family
requests memorials in his memory, in lieu of flowers, be made to the Fisher
House Charleston, 150 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29405.
The family will
receive friends Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at
J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway. The
funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be held
Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Beaufort National Cemetery.
December 17, 2018, 10:16:01 PM EST
I’m the son of
John Seiler. My father John Seiler passed tonight @ 2030.
His DD 214 B
company 158 aviation Battalion section leader 101st airborne division. I’m
building a shadow box for myself and my mother. If you have insignia, photos,
crest or anything I can add please share with me.
All I have are
these screen shots. As a child he never
really spoke about Vietnam. As an adult I worked as a flight paramedic. Then he
really started talking to me about it.
Sincerely,
Kevin Seiler
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On Wed, Dec 19,
2018 at 10:59 AM
Kevin: I am Lance Ruck, President of the Lancer
Association. Walter White provided information on our Facebook site.
I regret I did
not see the request for donations in lieu of flowers as flowers have been
sent.
Please give me
your address and I shall send you a Lancer Sticker (an exact replica of our patch)
possibly for your shadowbox; regret I no longer have any B/158 lapel pins
except the one I wear on my suit. IF I can find anything else appropriate, I
will send it.
My condolences to
you and your family. Apparently, John served with the Original Lancers who went
to Vietnam in 1968/69 - I was there in 70/71. Lance E. Ruck - Lancer 13.
PS: We have a
very large Lancer Family with includes Vietnam Lancers and Modern-Day Lancers -
we even have a 501 c 19 tax exempt charity which pays for flowers/etc. and has
aided current Lancers since 2000 to the tune of approximately $20,000. Every
Lancer who served is a member and there are no dues - all which has been done
is by the generosity of our members.
Fraternally,
Lanny Ruck
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Lanny,
I thank you, from
me and my family. This started just as me trying to create a shadow box, to
give to my mother. Your organization has also pointed me to the patriot guard.
You and your organizations support is helping my
family. I can’t express our gratitude enough.
I believe I’m the
only child which my father spoke to in-depth about Vietnam. I know his time
with the 101st always had a special place in his heart. I one of his wishes
even though he retired in armor was to be buried in his flight suit.
Kevin Seiler
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Harold Ball: RIP
Brother!
Tommy Taylor: RIP
Brother
Solomon Herrera:
Another star has gone out, but his memory will live on in those who knew him.
Seldon Irvine:
RIP Brother.
Ben Conway: Rest in
God's arm's Brother...
Tom Smith: Kevin,
so very sorry for your loss - God bless
