James Allen Seidel
February 6, 1946 ~ March 26, 2023
James Allen Seidel was born in Williston, ND on February 6th, 1946 to Emil and Hilda (Hanson) Seidel. On November 25, 1966 he was married to Judy Melland at Epping Lutheran Church. They were blessed with three children; sons, Troy and Chad; and daughter, Nicole.
Twelve days after his marriage to Judy, he was drafted into the service of our country as an Army Field Medic in the Vietnam conflict.
After returning home he worked various jobs including Schlumberger Well Service until 1977 when then developed and started Trash A Way, a solid waste collection and disposal service.
In 1979, he launched Seidel Services Inc and purchased a local water well company, later with his sons and daughter expanded it into a Geothermal energy recovery company called Geo Thermal Resource Systems.
In the late 80’s he retuned to college to earn a degree in medical arts and became a CRTT which he practiced until 1996.
After his retirement from the medical field, he returned to the farm life until his retirement in 2010.
Jim enjoyed being out in nature, farming, and being an assistant boy scout leader. He took great pride in his family and loved spending time with them.
Jim is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Troy (Nancy) and their two children, Jensen and Porter, son, Chad (Trish) and their daughter, Ariana, and daughter, Nicole (Jeff) Harts and their two children, Peyton and Alyssa and her daughter, Isla, his great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda and Emil.
Memorial donations preferred to Sanford Hospice in Fargo, ND.
Private family services are being held this spring.
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What a beautiful tribute to a life well lived.
Judy and family,
you are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Eric and Julie Frey and family
Judy and family,
May the lord bless and keep you and your family, may his face shine upon you and be gracious to you and give you peace.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Godspeed Jim Seidel on your journey home.
Jerry and Peggy Thorstad and family
A life well lived, Jim’s time on earth is over, but his journey continues eternally. May he rest in heavenly peace. Prayers of strength, comfort, love, and peace to you all.
Ramona and Dennis Johnson
Judy, Troy, Chad, Nikki and family. So many memories growing up and knowing Jim. He was a dear friend to my parents. Sweet memories for my sisters and I. He’ll be missed by my Dad I do know this. Sending love to you all. Sandra Ashley – Sanford
So sorry to hear of the death of your husband.
I never met him but am sure he was a wonderful man.
God bless you as you go through this difficult time.
We are sending all our love and prayers to all of you. What a blessing it is to have a man like Jim in your life and in our town. We wish you all a good life full of good memories of a good man.
Bev and Dale Salmen
All the staff at Home Comforts