Philip Ormond Seitz
June 20, 1947 - March 17, 2022
Philip Ormond Seitz, 74, of Kingsley, passed away on March 17, 2022 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on June 20, 1947 in Ann Arbor to the late Ormond and Virginia (Phillips) Seitz. Phil will be lovingly remembered as a hardworking, faithful and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served his country in the US Navy for 4 years during Vietnam. He worked and eventually retired after 42 years with Burkholder Construction. Phil was a long time member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Traverse City, where he was known for always making new members feel welcome. Phil is survived by his wife of 55 years Karen; children: Allen (Jennifer), Dawn (Steve) Ostrander, Brian, and Jeffrey (Anne); grandchildren: Kristine, Jordan, Alex, Austin, Jena, Steven Lee II, Scotty, Christina, Allison, Amanda, Brandon, Nicole, Jacob, Jessica, and Isabelle; 17 great grandchildren; brother Donald (Amber) Seitz; sister Deb Seitz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother. Visitation will held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 10-11am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1728 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City. The funeral service will begin at 11:00am following visitation at Prince of Peace Lutheran with Pastor Stephen Raddatz officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Philip Ormond Seitz, 74, of Kingsley, passed away on March 17, 2022 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on June 20, 1947 in Ann Arbor to the late Ormond and Virginia (Phillips) Seitz. Phil will be lovingly remembered... View Obituary & Service Information