Gerald “Jerry” Ernest Seel, age 93, of Rice Lake, WI, died Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Rice Lake. He was born on January 15, 1932 in North Dakota.

Jerry entered the United States Marines and served in the Korean War, he received a Purple Heart for his heroic actions and was later Honorably Discharged. He was married to Charlene Mason in Staples, MN. Jerry was an exterminator for Orkin for many years, delivered fuel oil for Cenex and also worked at WalMart as a door greeter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Reggie Seel; a granddaughter, Autumn (Noah) Baker; a great grandson, Leonard; 2 brothers, Robert and Donald Sr; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Seel; and 2 sisters.

Graveside Services will be held Monday June 9, 2025 at 2PM at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI, where Military Rites accorded him by the Rice Lake Veteran Honor Guards.

Last Update: Jun 03, 2025 9:18 am CDT