Mass of Christian Burial for George Seiler, age 86, of McIntosh, SD, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at St. Bonaventure's Catholic Church in McIntosh, SD with Fr. Ron Garry and Fr John Lule, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure's Catholic Cemetery with military honors afforded by the Ralph T. Ankerson American Legion Post #139.

A Rosary/Vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening, October 11, 2013 at St. Bonaventure's Catholic Church in McIntosh, SD.

Special music will be provided by Leslie Niederman and Myra Borchert and grandson, Kent Maier.

Serving as casketbearers are Terry, Tom, Greg, Jeff, and Rocky Seiler, Joe Mollman, Jeff Maier, and Jim Lane. George's 22 grandchildren, Darcey Mollman, Clint Mollman, Amber Wiseman, Burt Mollman, Reid Mollman, Brian Seiler, Tara Seiler, Tori Jo Seiler, Joshua Seiler, Shaun Seiler, Brooke Seiler, Brittany DiVerde, Drew Seiler, Nathan Seiler, Kent Maier, Jaden Maier, Kyle Maier, Tate Schwagler, Teddi Schwagler, Kaitlin Lane, James Lane and Karli Lane are considered Honorary Bearers.

GEORGE JOHN SEILER JR. was born May 5, 1927 in McIntosh, SD to George R. Sr. and Amelia (Labor) Seiler. He attended Hump Butte Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1945. During his high school graduation, his mother accepted his Diploma on his behalf because George had left for Basic Training Camp entering the U.S. Coast Guard in San Diego, CA on August 16, 1945. He was discharged as a Merchant Marine on May 24, 1946.

Following his discharge he was taking the train working his way home when he recognized a local charming young lady from back home. George got re-acquainted with Rose Nehl. Upon George's arrival back home he began farming and ranching with this brother Jim and also courting Rose. On October 15, 1949, that charming lady, Rose Nehl and George were united in marriage at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Watauga.

Following their marriage, they began their life together on the Holcum place. They farmed, ranched and raised their family there. They were avid McIntosh Tiger sports fans. They followed their children and grandchildren through several nail biting sports activities. This was a highlight in their lives! They continued to live on the place and when his health began to fail, was able to continue to be in his own farm home cared for by his loving family and special care givers. He passed from this life on Monday morning, October 7, 2013 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND at the age of 86 years, 5 months, 2 days.

George loved talking about farming and ranching. He loved to tell stories or tell a tall tale or play a trick or two on someone. He loved Corson County Fair tractor pulls and later in life, team penning with his favorite horse, ""Ace"". At family gatherings, George was the first to grab a deck of cards and play whist into the night. He was known to carry on Amelia's (his mother) tactics of cheating!!!George will always be remembered as a very compassionate family man who had a lot of care and respect for the animals and the land.

He was a member of St. Bonaventure's Catholic Church, a trustee for many years. He also served as a Corson County Commissioner and on the McIntosh-Watauga Equity Elevator Board for several years. In his younger years he enjoyed boating on the Grand River, fishing, and riding horse. He and Rose entertained the neighbors with barn dances at the ranch. But most of all he enjoyed times spent with his family.

Keeping him in their fondest memories are his wife of 64 years, Rose Seiler, McIntosh, SD; four daughters, Janet (Joe) Mollman, McIntosh, SD, Connie (Jeff) Maier, Morristown, SD, Jane Schwagler, Mandan, ND and Kristi (Jim) Lane, Harlowton, MT; five sons, Terry Seiler, Roberts, MT, Tom Seiler, Spencer, SD, Greg Seiler, Ely, NV, Jeff (Dawn) Seiler, Aberdeen, SD and Rocky (Shar) Seiler, McIntosh, SD; 22 grandchildren, Darcey Mollman, Clint Mollman, Amber Wiseman, Burt Mollman, Reid Mollman, Brian Seiler, Tara Seiler, Tori Jo Seiler, Joshua Seiler, Shaun Seiler, Brooke Seiler, Brittany DiVerde, Drew Seiler, Nathan Seiler, Kent Maier, Jaden Maier, Kyle Maier, Tate Schwagler, Teddi Schwagler, Kaitlin Lane, James Lane and Karli Lane; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank (Donna) Seiler, Timber Lake, SD and Jim (Beverly) Seiler, McIntosh, SD; one sister, Geneva Ellis, Jerome ID; one sister-in-law, DeLores Seiler, Mandan, ND; and special caregivers, Judy Maher, Brenda Even, Darla Media DuWan Walker and Micki Linderman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Darrin Schwagler, brother, Joe Seiler; one sister-in-law, Georgia Seiler; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Henry and Delores Hill, Dave and Betty Erskine, Ed and Marie Erz, John and Sally Dugan, Al Hamen, Lou Villaneuva, Del O'Connor, and Larry Ellis.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.