Charles A. Seely, 52, 827 Nicollet avenue, died early today in a local hospital where he had undergone an operation several weeks ago. Born in Rome, Wisconsin, Mr. Seely had been employed by the Chicago and Northwestern railroad company for the past 32 years. For the past 20 years he had lived in North Mankato and had served as traveling freight and passenger agent. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Eileen; his mother, Mrs. Ed A. Seely (Notation that “Ed.” is incorrect: should be Frank), Worthington, one brother, Earl, Minneapolis; and four sisters, Mrs. C.C. Steel, La Mars, Iowa; Mrs. H.J. Weber, Marshfield, Wisconsin; and Mrs. J.N. Kain and Mrs. Lee Anderson, both of Worthington.
Mr. Seely was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge.
The body will lie in state at the Landkamer Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Monday until time of the services at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Members of the Knights of Columbus, relatives and friends, will meet at the Landkamer Funeral Home to recite the rosary Monday evening at 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. from the Holy Rosary Church, North Mankato, with interment at Calvary.
Possibly published in the Mankato Free Press (Minnesota) on February 14, 1948
[Grandson of SGS #3446 – Charles Albert; Frank Albert; Ambrose (#3446); Daniel (#1554); David; Charles; Samuel; Jonas; Obadiah]
