Louise Seely

Louise Seely, age 91, of St. James, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. Louise Anthonia (Hansen) Seely was born October 13, 1919 at rural Coleridge, Nebraska to parents John H. and Mary (Buchholz) Hansen. Louise attended District #95 North Cedar County country school, Pearl Creek middle school and graduated from Randolph, Nebraska High School in 1937. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Randolph, Nebraska. In 1943 Louise married Ernest Bryant. They had 3 daughters, Sandra, Nancy and Fritzi (Deloris). In October 1967 Louise was united in marriage to LeRoy Seely. They resided in St. James for 43 years and were fortunate to winter in Florida for 18 of those years. Louise and Roy traveled to several parts of the United States and also Canada and Germany. Louise took pride in her ability to be active in activities she enjoyed; walking, golfing, dancing, card playing and in her later years she enjoyed word find puzzles. She enjoyed attending the local weekend fish and chicken fries. Louise enjoyed her grandchildren's sport and school activities and took pride in golfing with her grandchildren, often times out driving them. Louise loved sharing her delicious cookies and pumpkin pies with her family. Louise was employed at Tony Downs for 8 years and the Scherr-Tumico Plant for 3 years. Louise's strong work ethic has been passed down to her children. Louise was an active member of the First Lutheran Church, and VFW Auxiliary. The past year Louise has resided at Brandt Ridge enjoying the comforts of assisted living. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters and Great-granddaughter, Gretchen. Louise is survived by husband LeRoy, daughters, Sandra (Tom) Kratz, Nancy (Gary) Hamer, Fritzi (Mark) Hagen, stepdaughter, Nancy (Steve) Ringen, 8 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and sister Mary Lou (Stephen) Cosenza of Roseville, California.