Charles Seamans
November 18, 1927 ~ December 30, 2015
Charles Wilmer Seamans age 88, of Fredericksburg, Iowa went home Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.
Celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg with Rev. Mike Christie presiding. Joshua Seamans will be the urn bearer.
Friends may greet the family two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Charles Wilmer Seamans was born November 18, 1927 in Buchannan County, IA, the son of Wilmer and Elsie B. (McGlaughlin) Seamans. Charles attended country schools in the Littleton area growing up. After his schooling he started to help his brothers on their farms. He was a hard worker from the start. At age 18 he started his own trucking business. He continued to farm until he entered the United States Army in 1952. While he was in active duty he courted the love of his life, Kathleen Regenold. The couple later married on July 19, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. To this union five children were born.
Charles and Kathleen made their home in Black Hawk County after they were married and started to farm. In 1957 they moved to Lawler where they continued to farm before making Fredericksburg their home in 1962. Charles farmed in the Fredericksburg area until his health would no longer allow him to. In 1974 he began Seamans’ Trucking Inc. He trucked for 13 years before retiring and eventually selling the business.
Charles was known to work hard and play hard. His faith in God got him through life's challenges. He enjoyed life to the fullest and did everything whole hearted. He enjoyed traveling with his family. Charles and Kathleen were snowbird for 28 years making their home for the winter in Avon Park, FL. Along with traveling he enjoyed camping, square dancing, and fishing trips to Canada.
Charles is survived by his wife of 63 years Kathleen of Fredericksburg, IA; one son, Lawrence (Patty) Seamans of Ionia, IA; one daughter, Mary (Tim) Wiltgen of Fredericksburg, IA, one daughter-through-love LeAnn (Tim) Baldwin of Nashua, IA; nine grandchildren, Joshua (Laura) Seamans of Solon, IA, Nathan (Kim) Seamans of Ionia, IA, Laura (Nate) Folkerts of Cedar Falls, IA, Katie (Phillip) Bormann of Dubuque, IA, Erin Baldwin of Manchester, IA, David (Kaitlyn) Oswald of New Hampton, IA, Megan (Kristofer) Anderson of Becker, MN, Bryan (Chloe) Baldwin of Manchester, IA, Daniel (Anna) Oswald of States Center, IA; sixteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Lowell Seamans of Waterloo, IA; two sisters Becky VanDaele of Independence, IA, Ruth Meade of Waterloo, IA.
He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Seamans Jr; two daughters, Judith Seamans, Janette Seamans; one son-in-law Michael Oswald; three brothers, Marcen Seamans, Gordon Seamans, Roland Seamans; two sisters Luella Stoneman and Naomi Boyce.
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Thoughts and prayers to the Seaman’s family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Thoughts and prayers with all your families :pray:. Now and in the days to come Dawn Aschenbrenner
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Charlie’s passing and just heard last night. I would be with you and am in spirit. He was a dear uncle and the memories I had of his visits when we were little ones and he was home from the service are many. He always had to test my cookies and rolls, always finding a little something wrong so he could test another. Our deepest sympathy goes to all of you as we know you have lost a true loved one. With love, Dave and Marcy Machacek
So sorry for your loss of Chuck Kathy. Last time I seen the two of you Chuck was so determined to give me some oranges you brought back from Florida. [ they were quite delicious]. Keeping you and family in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember the many fishing trips we took with Chuck to Canada & the Mississippi. What always impressed me was his love of family. We were not related but he embraced & welcomed us as family. Last night I dug in my drawer & found the journal that we all kept on the trip of 1994. It stated that a traffic jam north of the cities sent Pa to the shoulder of the road. He then trimmed the grass again following Lawrnie through a weigh station (‘I thought it was the exit’). One of the days my daughter, Justina, dropped her fishing pole in the water. Chuck was in a different boat. During the confusion, he shouted that he thought he had a big catch. Imagine his surprise & ours, when he reeled in Justina’s fishing pole! This earned him ‘The Fishing Out A Fishing Pole Award.’ What great memories we have of him. We have laughed with him & prayed with him. Last year he was praying for us. I know he is in a better place now so we pray for his family, that the Lord will help them deal with their grief & loss. Leon & Barbara Sheets
Bill & Phyllis Kunzman lit a candle in memory of Charles Wilmer Seamans
Chuck was always smiling along with Kathy every time we were with them. He definitely had the sweetest heart. My heart goes out to especially Kathy. Sweet lady, I know your strength and faith. I know we will see him again soon. Bless you! Love Penny & Wayne Tywater
Our sympathy to the Seaman!s family….always wonderful neighbors. Roger an Margo Pleggenkuhle
The few times I was around ‘Pa’ he was always so much fun to be around, and so kind. I especially think about the fun all of us had house boating on the Mississippi! And times around Lawrnie and Patty’s pond. He was, and is, a special guy. I know he will be missed by many – especially his family. But oh how wonderful it must be where he is now! My thoughts and prayers are with his family members – Kathy, Lawrnie, Mary and all. <3
Thoughts and prayers to the family of Chuck. Tom and Ruth Bernatz
Square dancing growing g up with Mary and Judi were highlights of spending time with Chuck and Kathy ,also swimmimg parties were a treat. They always treated me like one of the family, hugs and prayers to all. Heartfelt wishes from Diana Hartson Bisping
Leroy Kellner lit a candle in memory of Charles Wilmer Seamans
We will always remember Chuck for his strong Faith, his Love of doing farming, Love of his kids and Grandkids and visits with him. He will be missed. Hugh and Carol
Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You. Dirk and Janise
Kathy, Mary & Tim, Lawrnie & Patty and all your families. Our family is sending our biggest hugs and sympathy to you at this sad time. Chuck was always so easy to talk to and willing to share his knowledge of many things, including farming. It must be a joyous day in Heaven as he greets his loved ones. Treasure all the great memories you have. Love to you all. The Franzengang.