- Date Of Birth: May 2, 1929
- Date Of Death: February 24, 2021
- State: Pennsylvania
Galen William Seaman, Sr., 91, of Loyalsock passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home.
Born May 1, 1929, in Williamsport, he was the youngest of five children to the late Richard A. and Margaret J. (Stryker) Seaman.
Galen served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was one of the earliest and proud members of the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County Honor Guard along with Wilbur “Bill” Emig and Howard Wilt who helped to establish and train the Honor Guard members. He also served as a board officer for many years. The Korean War Veterans Honor Guard became well known and respected throughout central Pennsylvania. He was also a life member of the VFW Post 7863, DuBoistown.
Galen graduated from the Williamsport High School and the Technical Institute in 1947. A year later he enlisted in the U.S. Army during which he trained under the 101st airborne division as well as serving in Korea during 1951 and 1952. Earlier in 1950, he married the love of his life, Anna B. (Trembly) Seaman. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage, until her passing in 2002. He retired from the U.S.
After Anna’s passing, he met and has enjoyed the companionship of his close and lovely friend Donna K. Pepperman, of Loyalsock. He often stated that God had blessed him by bringing two wonderful women into his life.
Galen is also well known for some of his beautiful spiritual and patriotic poetry, with the one titled “Ode to Korean Vets” which was officially adopted by the local group as their own.
Surviving are his children Galen W. Seaman, Jr.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Ann Miller; brother Richard A. Seaman, Jr.; and two sisters Margaret Swingle and Jane Sallada.
