Wilma Jean Seiler

Wilma Jean Seiler, 91, of rural Rawson, Ohio, died on July 11, 2021, at Country Place in Fairhope, AL.  

She was born on January 2, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to the late Walter and Freda (Alstetter) Wright. 

While attending Indiana University, Wilma met the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Seiler and they were married for 66 years. Together they enjoyed raising three children at their country home, along with operating Ridgeview Kennel, caring for many dogs and showing champion Brittany Spaniels. Bob preceded her in death on February 26, 2019.  

Wilma was an avid birdwatcher, explorer of national parks, Ohio State football fan, and strawberry pie baker.  She is survived by children, James (Ellen), Beth, and Jon (Christine) Seiler. Wilma had five Seiler granddaughters, Sarah (deceased), Anne (Ryan Emrick), Mara, Erin, and Claire.  Additionally, there are two great-grandchildren, Estelle and Vincent Emrick. 

She was preceded in death by her five siblings, Don, Dorothy (McCormick), W. James, Paul, and John Wright; a sister-in-law, Carol Wright; brother-in-law, Samuel Seiler, and numerous nieces and nephews survive. 

Wilma will be cremated at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, AL.  A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Wilma’s name may be made to Hancock County Naturalists, Findlay, Ohio or Community Hospice, Fairhope, AL.  

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