John A. Sealander's Obituary
John Arthur Sealander, Jr. age 85, of Rogers, Arkansas died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rogers. He was born to John Arthur and Mary Constance Grimsgaard Sealander at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on December 9, 1917.
He was married to Lucile Crozier Rehm, daughter of Colonel Harold W. Rehm and Louise E. Rehm on August 24, 1947 at Friday Harbor, Washington. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1990 at the age of 66 years.
He graduated from Luther College in 1940 with an A.B. Degree Cum Laude in Biology and Chemistry. He received an M.S. degree in Zoology from Michigan State University in 1942 and a PHD in Zoology from the University of Illinois in 1949.
He entered the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served in the hospital corps, the amphibions forces and in communications. He served as staff communications officer on the staffs of Commodores Boak and Martin at Manus Naval Base, Pacific and on the staff of Commander Western Sea Frontier, San Francisco. He left the navy in 1946 as a LT (JG) U.S. Naval Reserve.
His professional career was as a professor of zoology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville from 1949-1988.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. He is survived by three children; John III of Dallas, Texas, Judith of Bowling Green, Ohio, Sarah of Dallas, Texas and one granddaughter, several nieces and nephews and two sisters.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 20, 2003 at Peace Lutheran Church, 805 W. Olrich, Rogers, Arkansas with Pastor Erik Boye and Pastor Jane Mar officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, or to a favorite charity.
Visitation Date Time No Visitation will be held Visitation Location Service Date Time Saturday, September 20, 2003 11:00 AM Service Location Peace Lutheran Church 805 West Olrich Rogers, AR
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