David Duane Seim
Wednesday, September 7, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Age:
88 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday January 02, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday January 02, 2021
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Wednesday, September 7, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Age:
88 years old
Wednesday, September 7, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Age:
88 years old
David Duane Seim
David Duane Seim, 88, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Cottagewood Senior Communities.
David was born September 7, 1932 in Rock Dell, MN to Albert and Edna (Boyum) Seim. He grew up helping his father on the farm in Rock Dell. David joined the Navy in January of 1953 and served until January of 1957. He went on to work at Molde Trucking Company which is now known as Lawrence Transportation until his retirement.
On June 1, 1957 David married Ellen Marten. Together they raised four children and attended Gloria Dei church.
David enjoyed music and was called by the pastor of East St. Olaf church on numerous occasions to sing at church services. He also enjoyed bowling, pool, playing cards and driving his 1980 mustang.
David is survived by his wife, Ellen; son, Wayne; two daughters, Susan Hodge, and Sharon Hasley all of Rochester, MN; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda; his parents; one brother, Lyle Seim; and one sister, RoseAnn Richardson.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences
The family of David Duane Seim has received the following condolences.
To the Family of Dave,
Dave was one of the greatest guys. Dave was our dispatcher at Molde Trucking. So many good memories of Dave. Godspeed Dave . Roget Smith
So sorry to hear about Uncle David's passing. Sending all our love, hugs and prayers to all of you! Special hugs to Aunt Ellen love all of you and I will cherish all the wonder times we all shared together for many years!
Ellen & Family,
Heartfelt thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow. I am sending extra Love and hugs to you in this sad time.
❤️ Lacy Laska
Daughter of Rita Seim Patterson
Ellen and family, so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. I had some fun alot of times with Dave when we worked together at Molde's , and loved to see him and his smile were ever you would run into Dave God Speed Dave !
Dear Ellen and family, Mike & I are so very sorry for your loss. We loved his smile & laugh! Uncle David always made us feel loved & welcome & always happy to see us. We have a lot of wonderful memories of him. He will be truly missed.
God Bless you all ?
Dear Ellen and family, Wally and I are so very sorry for your loss. Us cousins didn't get together often enough, but when we did, I so enjoyed being around you and David. He had the nicest personality and the sweetest smile! Blessed be his memory!
So sorry for your loss I will always have memories of our parents getting together spending time at your place in Rochester when we were younger. Ellen and Dave coming to our house to visit. Watching Dave Matt Eugene and my father play 500 at the Christmas get togethers. You have my deepest sympathies