William Seidl, age 84, of Manitowoc passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2016 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
William was born January 9, 1932 in Manitowoc, son of the late Maximillian and Anna (Massman) Seidl. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the Class of 1950. He received a Bachelor's degree in Art and Mathematics Education from UW-Madison. William served in the U.S. Army from 1954 - 1956.
Bill's legacy will continue to live on in his influence on his former students: both in mathematics and horticulture. His self-taught garden skills helped him become a world recognized hybridizer of peonies and an ambassador of peony culture to colleagues from around the world. The American Peony Society recognized him in 2003 for his contributions to expanding peony horizons by presenting him with the A.P. Saunders Memorial Award.
Survivors include one nephew: David & Mary Seidl, Racine; four grandnieces: Elisa, Anna, Karina and Nadia; as well as special friends: Pina & Maynard Zuelke, Manitowoc; and Theresa & Tony DeJager, Beaver Dam. He is further survived by his massive metasequoia tree, one of the largest in the state. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Arthur, and Robert's wife, Lois.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street (1114 S. 21st Street). Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Warden with entombment to take place at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum following services.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct 11 2016
William was born January 9, 1932 in Manitowoc, son of the late Maximillian and Anna (Massman) Seidl. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the Class of 1950. He received a Bachelor's degree in Art and Mathematics Education from UW-Madison. William served in the U.S. Army from 1954 - 1956.
Bill's legacy will continue to live on in his influence on his former students: both in mathematics and horticulture. His self-taught garden skills helped him become a world recognized hybridizer of peonies and an ambassador of peony culture to colleagues from around the world. The American Peony Society recognized him in 2003 for his contributions to expanding peony horizons by presenting him with the A.P. Saunders Memorial Award.
Survivors include one nephew: David & Mary Seidl, Racine; four grandnieces: Elisa, Anna, Karina and Nadia; as well as special friends: Pina & Maynard Zuelke, Manitowoc; and Theresa & Tony DeJager, Beaver Dam. He is further survived by his massive metasequoia tree, one of the largest in the state. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Arthur, and Robert's wife, Lois.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street (1114 S. 21st Street). Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Warden with entombment to take place at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum following services.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct 11 2016
William Seidl, age 84, of Manitowoc passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2016 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
William was born January 9, 1932 in Manitowoc, son of the late Maximillian and Anna (Massman) Seidl. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the Class of 1950. He received a Bachelor's degree in Art and Mathematics Education from UW-Madison. William served in the U.S. Army from 1954 - 1956.
Bill's legacy will continue to live on in his influence on his former students: both in mathematics and horticulture. His self-taught garden skills helped him become a world recognized hybridizer of peonies and an ambassador of peony culture to colleagues from around the world. The American Peony Society recognized him in 2003 for his contributions to expanding peony horizons by presenting him with the A.P. Saunders Memorial Award.
Survivors include one nephew: David & Mary Seidl, Racine; four grandnieces: Elisa, Anna, Karina and Nadia; as well as special friends: Pina & Maynard Zuelke, Manitowoc; and Theresa & Tony DeJager, Beaver Dam. He is further survived by his massive metasequoia tree, one of the largest in the state. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Arthur, and Robert's wife, Lois.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street (1114 S. 21st Street). Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Warden with entombment to take place at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum following services.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct 11 2016
William was born January 9, 1932 in Manitowoc, son of the late Maximillian and Anna (Massman) Seidl. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the Class of 1950. He received a Bachelor's degree in Art and Mathematics Education from UW-Madison. William served in the U.S. Army from 1954 - 1956.
Bill's legacy will continue to live on in his influence on his former students: both in mathematics and horticulture. His self-taught garden skills helped him become a world recognized hybridizer of peonies and an ambassador of peony culture to colleagues from around the world. The American Peony Society recognized him in 2003 for his contributions to expanding peony horizons by presenting him with the A.P. Saunders Memorial Award.
Survivors include one nephew: David & Mary Seidl, Racine; four grandnieces: Elisa, Anna, Karina and Nadia; as well as special friends: Pina & Maynard Zuelke, Manitowoc; and Theresa & Tony DeJager, Beaver Dam. He is further survived by his massive metasequoia tree, one of the largest in the state. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Arthur, and Robert's wife, Lois.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street (1114 S. 21st Street). Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Warden with entombment to take place at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum following services.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct 11 2016
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