Kathleen Ann Seitel

April 15, 1951 – July 26, 2025

San Antonio, Texas – Kathleen A. (Koop) Seitel, 74, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1951, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Delmo and Barbara Koop.

She continued her education and received a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Marketing from the University of Nebraska. After graduation, she went on to work in Kansas City for a major retailer in Fashion Sales. After returning to the University of Nebraska, she earned a Master’s Degree in Early Child Handicapped Development. With the passing of “The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975”, she was hired by the State of Nebraska Department of Education to coordinate state effort in the “Child Find” hotline for the handicapped.

She went on to meet Alan Lewis Seitel and was married on October 24, 1984 in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends at the Lincoln Country Club. They moved to Houston, TX where Kathleen worked at the Easter Seals Center of Greater Houston and then United Way.

After the birth of her second child Abbey, the family moved to Bangor, Maine. While in Bangor, Kathleen was the Director of Child Development Services. Her work was focused on making sure services were provided for handicapped children in Penobscot County and surrounding areas for over a decade. After her children graduated high school, Kathleen and Alan moved to Laredo, TX. Kathleen found great joy and fulfillment working as a Director for Border Region Behavioral Health Center. After a decade in Laredo, Kathleen and Alan moved to Corpus Christi, TX, where she worked at the State Supported Living Center. She truly made an impact in every position she held.

A humanitarian at heart, Kathleen lived a life defined by compassion and purpose. She was a nurturing mother, a devoted partner, and a caring friend to all who knew her. Kathleen loved the outdoors, during her childhood she would go camping and fishing with her parents. When she lived in Maine, the family would spend countless days hiking, biking, and skiing all around New England. She was always adventurous and found joy in being active and in nature.

Kathleen embraced simple pleasures—watching sunsets, walking alongside the ocean, traveling, and most of all, spending time with her family. Her laugh could light up a room, and her kindness endeared her to everyone who met her. Kathleen’s commitment to her family was unmatched, and her empathy, warmth, and generous spirit left a lasting mark on all who had the privilege to know her.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Alan L. Seitel; her two children, Bryce and Abbey Seitel; her brother, Stephen Vose; along with his wife JoAnn and their children, Whitney and Eric Vose, and his children; and her in laws Howard Barmad, Rosemary and Fraser Seitel; children David and Raina Seitel and her son. Kathleen was preceded in death by her father, Delmo Koop and mother, Barbara Koop.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Crest Hospice of San Antonio and Changing Seasons Senior Living for their compassionate care and support.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday August 3rd at 10:45 AM at Cedar Park and Beth El Cemeteries in Paramus, New Jersey. Flowers can be sent to Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors 402 Park Street Hackensack, NJ 07601.They should arrive before 9:30am on Sunday, August 3rd.