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Loren Paul Seidel, age 91 of Marine on St. Croix.

Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and brother passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 4, 2017. Loren served in the Pacific in WWII with the Marine Corps. His greatest passion was flying his airplanes. He also loved hunting and fishing. Loren is preceded in death by son, Kenneth Seidel II; parents, Paul and Hattie; siblings, Loraine, Kenneth Seidel I, Dorothy Buhl, Gene. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Ellen; sons Steve (Sandie), Ray; grandchildren Perry, Derek (Becky), Jesse, Jenny (Mark Kropidlowski) Peterson, Molly (Dusty) Perry, Shay; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Ella, Kaylee, Kamryn, Kenadee, Madyson, Aubrey; siblings Paul (Jo Ellen); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Loren’s Life 11 AM Thursday, July 13 at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, 651-464-4422, RobertsFamilyFH.com, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A special thanks to Dr. Stormont and Dr. Steeber.

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