Jack W. Seidler

Jack William Seidler, 85, of Capac, died Saturday, December 17, 2016.

He was born August 6, 1931 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles Lewis and Harriet Seidler. He married JoLouise Bradley on June 14, 1959 in Detroit.

Mr. Seidler served with the U.S. Army Band during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Michigan with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and played in the U of M Band. He was a band director and percussion instructor, retiring from Capac Community Schools. He was a member of the International Symphony Orchestra, the SC4 Band, the U of M Band Alumni, and a longtime member of MSBOA and A.F.O.M. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jo; a daughter, Beth Seidler; a sister-in-law, Trudy Bradley; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlene Wheeler.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in St. John’s United Church of Christ with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Richard Hotchkin will officiate. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ or the ISO. Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.