Richard Joseph Seiler, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Joseph Seiler, age 72, died Saturday, April 14th peacefully in his home surrounded by family after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Jane Sabec Seiler of Export, PA. Richard “Rick” grew up in Export, PA where he graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic High School and Duquesne University. He served in the US Army, ROTC, reserves and active duty. Rick worked as a management engineer and consultant in healthcare and mining industries. In 1978 he and Judy pursued a dream and moved to Scottsdale, AZ opening their own business. Eventually he went back to work in the hospital system working for St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ and then Southwest Health Care Credit Union. He retired as their CFO/Accountant in 2014 and relocated with Judy to Cary, NC to be closer to family. Rick enjoyed traveling, golfing, skiing, gardening, following his older granddaughters’ sports activities, being around his younger grandchildren and reading. Mr. Seiler is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judith (Judy Carmichael), two children: Richard Seiler Jr. (Tabitha) of Harwood, MD, and Jill Seiler Swartz (Gary) of Cary, NC; four grandchildren, Raegan Swartz, Kira Swartz, Harrison Seiler and Emilynn Seiler; two sisters, Mary Jane Spraker (Robert) State College,PA, Elaine Mahoy (Wendell) Export, PA; a brother, Edwin Seiler (Beth) North Hills, PA and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Friday, April 27th at 11am at St. Andrews the Apostle Catholic Church in Apex, NC. Considerations for donations may be made to: Duke Cancer Institute c/o Sara Wajda 710 W. Main Street, Suite 200 Durham, NC 27701 or online at http://bit.do/Seiler.

Richard Joseph Seiler, Sr.

November 20, 1945 - April 14, 2018