Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Major Seiler was a decorated Vietnam War veteran who served his country with honor and distinction. He graduated from Michigan State University, earning two master’s degrees.
Following his retirement from active military service, Major Seiler served as an instructor at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. After retiring from the Air Force, he continued his commitment to education by teaching at St. James Academy in Montgomery.
Major Seiler was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Katherine Seiler, and his brother, Donald Seiler.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Greer Seiler of Hoover; his daughter, Terri Knowles (Jeff) of Montgomery; and his son, Eric S. Seiler (Tammy) of Blairsville, Georgia.
Major Seiler is also survived by his grandsons, BJ McLain of Montgomery, Sam Seiler (Maggie) of Gainesville, Georgia, Steven Seiler (fiancée Morgan Burns) of Greenville, South Carolina, and Wes Seiler of Blairsville, Georgia. His surviving step-children include Lisa Greer Boland (Patrick) of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and Matthew W. Greer (Ali) of Hoover. He also leaves behind his step-grandchildren, Shelton Boland (Scarlett) of Hoover, Greer Boland (fiancée Bartee Baumhauer) of Vestavia Hills, Olivia Greer and Liam Greer of Hoover, and Addilyn, Bellamy, Kash, and Ty Owens of Hoover. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Kalliopi K. Hartley (Felix) of Birmingham, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama on Monday, November 2, 2026 from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. The gravesite committal service with military honors will be at 1:15 p.m. on Monday at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo.
Major Seiler will be remembered for his endearing love for his family, his distinguished military service, his dedication to education, and the lasting legacy he leaves with his family and all those whose lives he touched.
