
Gary Bengt Seaholm
Gary Bengt Seaholm, 75, of Adel died following a courageous battle with cancer on March 23, 2024. Gary was born in Libertyville, Illinois, on Feb. 3, 1949. He graduated from Grayslake High School and Central College in Pella, where he was a three-time all conference football player. While at Central, Gary met the love of his life, Sharon Lemon. They married June 30, 1973.
Gary taught for 35 years in several different school districts, with many years in the ADM school district. He retired while teaching at Ruby Van Meter. One of the biggest joys in Gary’s life was his grandchildren. He enjoyed cheering them on during their activities and events.
Left to carry on Gary’s sarcastic humor and love for the underdog are his children, Tim (Chrissy) Seaholm of Adel and Tammie (Tim) Smith of Adel; grandchildren, Nikole, Carter and Tyler Seaholm and and Landon, Natalie Sharon and Roosevelt Smith; his brother, Grant (Karen) Seaholm of Chicago and their children, Scott (Winonah), Nancy (Chris), Emily (Kyle), and Brett (Jimmy); two great nephews, Harrison and Remo; sister in-law, Chris (Steve) Cummings and their son, Matt; and his niece, Susan Peterson, and her family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Bengt and Ethel Mae; his sister, Carol Kratovil; and his wife, Sharon (Lemon) Seaholm. A memorial service was held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel on March 28. A private burial was held at Oakdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the ADM Scholarship Foundation. Online condolences can be made to the family at caldwellparrish.com.
Gary taught for 35 years in several different school districts, with many years in the ADM school district. He retired while teaching at Ruby Van Meter. One of the biggest joys in Gary’s life was his grandchildren. He enjoyed cheering them on during their activities and events.
Left to carry on Gary’s sarcastic humor and love for the underdog are his children, Tim (Chrissy) Seaholm of Adel and Tammie (Tim) Smith of Adel; grandchildren, Nikole, Carter and Tyler Seaholm and and Landon, Natalie Sharon and Roosevelt Smith; his brother, Grant (Karen) Seaholm of Chicago and their children, Scott (Winonah), Nancy (Chris), Emily (Kyle), and Brett (Jimmy); two great nephews, Harrison and Remo; sister in-law, Chris (Steve) Cummings and their son, Matt; and his niece, Susan Peterson, and her family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Bengt and Ethel Mae; his sister, Carol Kratovil; and his wife, Sharon (Lemon) Seaholm. A memorial service was held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel on March 28. A private burial was held at Oakdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the ADM Scholarship Foundation. Online condolences can be made to the family at caldwellparrish.com.