Charles DeLoss Seymour

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, June 19, 1938
Date of Death:
Friday, March 20, 2015
Age:
76 years old

Visitation

Date: Tuesday March 24, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Second Visitation

Date: Wednesday March 25, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]

Memorial Mass

Date: Wednesday March 25, 2015
Time: 11:00 am

Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, June 19, 1938
Date of Death:
Friday, March 20, 2015
Age:
76 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, June 19, 1938
Date of Death:
Friday, March 20, 2015
Age:
76 years old

Charles DeLoss Seymour

Charles, “Charlie/Chuck” DeLoss Seymour, age 76, of Rochester, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 20 at Rochester Methodist hospital due to complications from a recent diagnosis of cancer. He was surrounded with love by his family.

Chuck is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Karen Krebs Seymour and his four children: Lisa Seymour Bell and her husband Brett; Stacey Seymour Hammer and her husband Mike; Jennifer Seymour Mullenbach and Jeff Seymour and his wife Charlotte.

He will always be remembered by his grandchildren who were the loves of his life: Allison, Katherine, Lauren, Alex, Jack, Bennett, William, Elizabeth, Madeline and Amelia.
Chuck was preceded in death by his mother Margaret, sister Betty, son-in-law Kevin and mother- and father-in-law Don and Martha Krebs. He is also survived by his brother Jack Seymour and family in Washington State and his half-sister Kathryn Seymour in Colorado.

Born June 19, 1938 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Margaret Haugen Seymour, Chuck lived there for 44 years. In Fort Dodge he attended high school at Fort Dodge Senior High School and College at Fort Dodge Community College. Chuck’s love for sports, especially basketball, started at a young age where he formed a lifelong friendship with Don Cook (who later became his brother-in-law). In high school, he played basketball for the Dodgers, earning a basketball scholarship to the University of South Dakota.

He met his wife Karen in Fort Dodge and they were married on May 29, 1965 in Manson, Iowa. They lived in Fort Dodge together for 18 years and later moved their family to Austin, Minnesota where Chuck worked at Hormel Foods for over 25 years. Chuck and Karen continued raising their three daughters and son in Austin.

Chuck and Karen have resided in Rochester for the past 20 years. In Rochester, Chuck brought his passion in caring for the elderly and those with special needs to his work at the Mayo Clinic’s Charter House and REM. He cared for patients with his quick-witted sense of humor and genuine spirit. He was known for his big heart.

His life was one of determination. He was a member of AA and was proud to be in recovery for over 20 years. His strength was shared with others in his advice of, “living one day at a time.”
Chuck’s life was characterized mostly by his unwavering care and love toward his family with his “no-nonsense” attitude. With ten grandchildren, he attended every sports, dance, play and recital event he could. He was so proud of each one of them and was always the first one at the event, (and often the most vocal).

This is not a good-bye to you, Chuck, but it is, “see you later.”

Condolences

The family of Charles DeLoss Seymour has received the following condolences.

Karen and Family, So very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was a Great guy and will be missed.

Steve and Nancy Harrold

Karen and Family, Dick and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family of the loss of your husband/father.  May God hold a very special place in His heart for Chuck and your entire family as you grieve his loss.  Death is so final but fortunately with our Catholic faith, we know there will be greater rewards in heaven.  God Bless.  Dick and Pat, Sioux City, Iowa

Dear Lisa and family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father.  I pray that you all have many wonderful memories that will be in your hearts forever. God's blessings Karla

 

I was so sad to hear of Charlie's passing. I knew Charlie from Charter House. He was a wonderful caring man. May the memories you have, help in the days ahead. He will be missed by many.  Pamela Hayden

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Karen, I am stunned and deeply saddened by this sudden and tragic turn of events.  Know, please know, that you are in my sincerest prayers and sympathetic thoughts.  May you feel God's presence as you go through this dark valley.  Love and prayers, Kitty

We are very saddened to hear of Chuck's passing.  However we  comforted to know his memory lives on with each of you

Karen, Stacey, and Family---

  I am sorry for your loss--I know the hole seems deep.  I am glad you got to be at Chuck's side as much as you were.  May you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Love Janet, Jim, and Casey

We are so very sorry for your loss. May your fond memories and even some of the bad let you know he is with you always. May God be with you all.

 

Lisa, Jennifer and Stacey....  I have fond memories of your dad and his dry humor and putting up with all of us girls.  I am sorry you have had to see him go and my thoughts are with all of you.  

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can take comfort in God's Word found at Psalm 147:3: " He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds."~jw.org

May the God of all comfort give you and your family what you need now, and fortify you for the days ahead.