James R. Seelbach, Sr. "Doc"

“Doc” James R. Seelbach, Sr. Passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 96. Beloved father of James Richard Seelbach, Jr., Kevin Charles (Deborah) Seelbach and Keith Edward Seelbach; loving grandfather of Ryan James (Sarah) Seelbach, Nicholas Richard Seelbach, Kayla Ann Seelbach, Matthew John Seelbach and Julie Ann Seelbach; special great-grandfather of Nelson Seelbach, Grace Seelbach and Lani Schuster; dear brother of Robert William (Liesalotte) Seelbach; former father-in-law of Sharon Seelbach and Susan Borgmann Seelbach; preceded in death by parents, George William Seelbach and Gertrude Seelbach (nee Sheller) and his former wife, the late Barbara Louise Seelbach; an uncle to Robert Seelbach, Thomas Seelbach, Mary Jane Dickson and Cathy Boruch and friend to many.

James graduated in the first DVM class from the University of Missouri’s Veterinary School in 1950, a World War II Veteran, a member of Optimist International, a Scout Master and a member of American Veterinary Medical Association and Heifer International.

Doctor Seelbach owned Haiglers Dog and Cat Hospital and Seelbach Animal Hospital, both in University City, MO. A special thanks to Delmar Gardens South for the wonderful care.

SERVICE: Funeral Service, Tuesday, September 18th, 10:00 am at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa St. at Watson. Interment to follow with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 4 pm – 8 pm at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary. If desired donations in Dr. Seelbach’s name may be made to Paws for Life Utah, P.O. Box 70; Heber City, UT 84032 www.pflu.org his niece, Cathy Boruch’s Stray Rescue Organization.