David Seidel Obituary

David C. Seidel

Apr 18, 1938 - Feb 19, 2026

Greenwich

David C. Seidel, 87, of Greenwich, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 19, 2026. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1938, in Norwalk, and lived his entire life in Greenwich.

His first job was delivering bottled milk in Greenwich from his family's Maple Lawn Dairy. Dave served his country in the US Army and the Army National Guard. He worked for Fishbaugh Construction as a millwright and later worked as a member of millwright Carpenters Union Local 1871. Dave's passion was farming. Along with his late wife, Beverley and four children, they built Seidel Maple Lawn Family Farm. Dave was a Greenwich Township trustee for many decades and dedicated 66 years serving Tri Community Joint Fire Dept, with the last 21 years as fire chief. He was a lifelong member of the Greenwich United Methodist Church.

Dave is survived by his wife of 18 years, Linda Seidel, and his children, Robin (Steve) Harris, St Petersburg, Florida, Lisa (Brian) Madison, Greenwich, Rob (Michele) Seidel, Greenwich, Katherine (Chad) Lortcher, Willard, and Charlie (Tressa) Seidel, Greenwich; stepdaughters, Trisha and Jenny of Greenwich; sister, Nancy Thomas, Charlottesville, Virginia; grandchildren, Joseph, Jacob, Andrew, Philip, Wesley, David, Grant, Ethan, Grady, Carrie, Bethany, Travis, Adeline and Colin; stepgrandchildren, Curtis, Dustin, Kallie, Jarrod and Mady; seven great-grandchildren and two on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carrie Seidel; his wife of 42 years, Beverley Seidel; his daughter-in-law, Karen (Clemons) Seidel; and his sisters, Mildred Glasser and Jean Johnson; and brother, George Angus.

Calling hours for friends and family will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Greenwich United Methodist Church and from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made on Dave's behalf to First Health Hospice, Greenwich United Methodist Church or Tri Community Fire Department.

Special thanks to Dr. Chris Brown, Dr. Elizabeth Laffay, Nurse Annie, First Health Hospice Team and the fire service family.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with family by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.