Joe Seliga - A Truly Special Person

[msjaarda]

I'm very sad to let you know that Joe Seliga passed away early this morning at his home. It is so sad to see such a special person gone from our lives, but it is so fortunate that he was able to do what he loved so much for his entire life. I'll sure miss him.

My understanding is that there will not be a service at this time, but that there will be a memorial this summer in Ely.

Please keep Joe's family in your prayers.

Marlyn Sjaarda

 

[Dan Lindberg]

Joe

Subject: Joe Seliga

This morning at around 2:00am Joe passed away, peacefully, in his sleep. His daughters, Nancy and Joanne were with him at his home in Ely.

There is a fund in his and Nora's remembrance at Widjiwagan, "The Joe and Nora Seliga Canoe Fund" that has been set up for a while to accommodate any donations, in lieu of flowers. Joe will be cremated soon, according to Nancy, and a memorial service is being planned by the family with exact date TBA for early summer.

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This was in the Monday Scrib.


http://www.startribune.com/stories/466/5789810.html

 

[Roger Ralston]

Joe

This is another notice, front page in the Duluth and St Paul papers. If the link isn't good, search Sam Cook, Seliga, Duluth News Tribune or St Paul Pioneer Press. .

<http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/13438768.htm>

 

[MikeCav]

A sad day for us all. Peace, Joe, and smooth waters to your reward.

 

[msjaarda]

In Memory of Joe Seliga

For those of you who might not be on the Piragis Northwoods newsletter distribution list, Piragis has put together a Newsletter in memory of our friend Joe.

The thoughts and remembrances shared by Joe's friends at Piragis are very touching. For those of you that knew Joe, they'll bring back memories, bring a tear to your eye and bring a smile to your face. For those of you that didn't have the opportunity to know Joe, you'll find out more about what made Joe such a special man.

Here is the link http://www.piragis.com/newsletter/piragisnews89.html

 

[F Harvey Bowley]

Joe

Joe



He knew most canoes by name, and though a man was he.

Blood brother to paddle and pole he seemed to be.

He lived his life among them, and when spring is in the air.

There will be sorrow on the water for Joe will not be there.

From dawn to dusk he labored on each and every canoe.

And I ‘m sure he lived a richer happier life than me and you.

For his face was calm and placid and he never seemed to care

For the glory in his business or the crown that his skills should wear.