"Earl Seal was one of the kindest, most caring man one could know. I first met him when I was 18 years old and had become a long-time friend of their family. He was a loving husband, a caring dad, and just one of the best spirits imaginable. He ALWAYS had a good word for those he encountered. Thanks be, he lived a long and fruitful life, actually living almost longer in life than he worked. The world needs more people like Earl the Pearl....a gift to many and know he will be missed by his family. Clark Baker/Houston, Texas"
In loving memory of
Earl T. Seal
January 11, 1922 - December 13, 2013
Earl T. Seal, age 91, of Washington, passed away at 3:55 PM on Friday at Emerald House. He was born on January 11, 1922 in Washington to Demire and Mary (McGrath) Seal. He was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School. He served in the US Army as a Crew Chief mechanic for the P-47 Thunderbolt. The P-47 planes were used to fly missions over Normandy and throughout Europe during World War II. He received numerous commendations including a Bronze Star Medal. He was retired from UniRoyal Inc. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, Mary Jo (Rich) Smith of Boonville, Jean (Larry) Eschbach of Seneca, South Carolina, Rick (Martha) Seal of Evansville, Patty (Paul) Walker of Villa Hills, Kentucky, Ron seal of Wheatland, and Tom Seal of Loogootee; fifteen grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and a son in-law, Jerry Myers of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith (Linne) Seal on May 8, 1993, whom he married on May 10, 1947. He also was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Karen (Seal) Myers; a grandson; a granddaughter; four brothers; and one sister. A public visitation will be from 10 AM to 12 noon on Wednesday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Private funeral services will be held at a later time. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. Preferred memorials can be given to Washington Catholic Education Endowment P.O. Box 916 Washington, Indiana 47501 or to Good Samaritan Hospice 520 South 7 th Street Vincennes,, Indiana 47591.
Tributes
"Lit a candle in memory of Earl T. Seal Staff of the East Fork State Fish Hatchery"
"Let It Snow was purchased for the family of Earl T. Seal."
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"if you needed someone to show you how to grease your ball glove or fix the chanin on your bike ..Earl was the man..Wish i had paid more attention to his home brew making. he always had time for a kid. great guy!"
"Worked with Earl, then became friends with his son Ronnie & his wife Julie when they lived next door to us on 14th street. Earl always spoke to me when ever we would see each other. He was a very special person & always had time for you...."