Obituary: Albert K. Seaton

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In memory of

Albert K. Seaton

of Clear Lake, Iowa, died on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Muse Hospice Unit in Mason City, Iowa at the age of 72

Albert “Al” was born October 9, 1942 in Onawa, Iowa. Albert’s family moved to Miller, South Dakota in 1952. Al graduated from Miller High School in 1960 and attended South Dakota State University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1964.

Albert and Arlys met in Philip, South Dakota and were married on October 16, 1965. They moved to Huron, South Dakota and then Watertown, South Dakota where Al worked for the Bureau of Reclamation (Department of Energy).

The family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1979 where Al worked for the Southwestern Power Administration. In 1983, the family moved to Sidney, Nebraska where the couple owned and operated a Coast-to-Coast Hardware Store. In 1985, Al started a job with the Rural Electric Administration and the family moved to Mitchell, South Dakota. Al and Arlys moved to Clear Lake, Iowa in 2003. Al retired from the REA in 2007.

Al was an active member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church of Clear Lake and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He also belonged to NARFE.

Albert was a beloved husband, father, and a friend to all who met him. Al enjoyed working on projects around the home and helping his friends. His passion was working on and racing his 1988 Ford Mustang GT at the Marshalltown speedway with his son, Brent.

Al is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Arlys, his daughter Kenna Chapin and son-in-law David Chapin of Tulsa, Oklahoma, his daughters, Joelle Seaton and Amy Nelson of Oceanside, California, his son Brent Seaton and daughter-in-law, Beckie and his daughter Carmen Seaton – Bartunek and son-in-law, John Bartunek of Mason City, and his “fifth daughter” Michele Bertsch and her husband, Marty Bertsch of Watertown, South Dakota. Also, his sisters, Kathy Tweet of Iowa and Kenna Gribben and her husband Pat Gribben, of Texas.

Al has eleven beloved grandchildren, Ellie, Miles, Averee, Jack, Ava, Emery, Annie, Nessa Rose, Liam, Matthew and Michael.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Louisa Seaton, his brother Harvey Seaton and sister-in-law Karen Seaton of Miller, South Dakota.

Albert is the son-in-law of the late Jack and Lucille Carstensen, and the brother-in-law of Chuck Carstensen of Philip.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday September 20, 2015 at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. Rosary will be start at 6:00 p.m. with a scriptural wake following.

A Mass Of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday September 21, 2015 at St. Patricks Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. South Clear Lake, with Father John A. Gossman officiating.

Burial will be Tuesday September 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. , MDT, at the Masonic Cemetery, Philip, South Dakota, with Father Kevin Achbach officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to, Lewy Body Dementia Association, Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa and Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City.

GRAVESIDE SERVICES
11:00 a.m. - MDT Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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sorry for your loss ~ Butch Amsden santa Rosa Ca (9/19/2015)
Although I only met Al once or twice in person, we worked together for about 6 years on many projects for RUS/USDA, as I was his point of contact in Washington DC for the Electric Program. After reading his obituary, I recalled our "Mustang" conversations , as my brother still has his 1988 Mustang. I always thought highly of Al and will always remember him with good thoughts and positive memories. ~ Doug Jenkins RUS/USDA (9/19/2015)
Arlys, We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We remember seeing the two of you in church whenever you visited your folks. Hold onto the memories. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (9/19/2015)
I worked with Al many times on projects and he always made the work fun, interesting and valued. He was an intelligent person always willing to help and I will miss him dearly. So sorry for your loss and to everyone who had the blessing to know him. ~ Lori Barry Woodbine, IA (9/19/2015)
Very sorry to learn of Al's passing and my sincere condolences. I worked with Al at the REA/RUS and we shared territory covering Iowa for several years until his retirement. Al was a genuinely nice man, always pleasant to talk with and willing to help in any way he could. He was a well respected representative for REA/RUS and his contributions to rural America will not be forgotten, especially by those who knew and worked with him. ~ Aaron Johnson Denver, CO (9/19/2015)
To the family of Albert K. Seaton,
I'm very sorry about the loss of your loved one. I wanted to share the scriptural hope that has given me so much comfort. I hope it will help you also. The Bible shows that God did not intend for humans to suffer, grow old and die. (Romans 5:12). It also calls death an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26). God promises to remove death forever. (Isaiah 25:8). He also promises to soon restore the earth and humans to his original purpose for them. Then he will resurrect our loved ones onto a cleansed, paradise earth where we can welcome them back. (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:10,11,29). Please visit jw.org to find satisfying answers from the Bible, free of charge. I truly am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Susan N. ~ Susan N. Reno (9/19/2015)