Curtis Adams Seltzer

curtis seltzer

October 21, 1944 ~ June 13, 2018

Curtis Adams Seltzer, Jr. 73 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away at his son’s home in Valley Lee, MD surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born October 21, 1944 in Northampton, PA to the late Curtis Adams Seltzer, Sr. and Mary Catherine Hewett. He married Ann Mae Hallman of October 30, 1965 in Slatington, PA. They were married for 39 years until her passing in 2004. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy, his children, Curtis Adams Seltzer, III of Danielsville, PA, and Robert (Stacy) Seltzer of Valley Lee, MD, His brother, Gwyn (Susan) Seltzer of Danielsville, PA and two grand-children, Nathan and Sophie Seltzer. Curt joined the Navy on December 26, 1962 and moved to St. Mary’s County and made it his home for the next 55 years until recently moving to Florida. He proudly claimed to be a Good Ole Boy from St. Mary’s County. He retired after proudly serving 21 years as a Senior Chief. He was a past Post 221 Commander and District Commander of the American Legion. He was a member of the VFW, The Thomas J. Shryock Masonic Lodge, and Optimist Club. He enjoyed driving his 46 Ford Coupe, attending car shows, camping, NASCAR, and was famous for being known as the VW man. He was a proud American who loved his family and many close friends. He was a great story teller and will be truly missed. The family will receive friends on June 19, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by Masonic prayers at 7:15 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD; where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Brian Shepard officiating. Interment will follow in St. George’s Episcopal Cemetery Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be; Robert Seltzer, Nathan Seltzer, Gwyn Seltzer, Jay Hills, John Kenney, and Monty Harvey. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Bill Griffis, Dave Lang, Mike Jordan, Ken Harmon, John Woodman, Jack Murphy, Shawn Bean and Justin Harmon.

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  1. Thank You for your many years of Service to our Country and may you Rest in Paradise. Your family is, and always will be,in our prayers. Love you Sandy, take care of yourself. And please keep in touch. Love, Tammi

  2. Mike and Janice Howard says:

    We are thinking of you Sandy and sending our love, our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time💕…….Big hugs!

  3. Very sorry for the family’s loss as well as the Tacamo family. Curt was a good guy.

  4. Curt it was a pleasure serving with you and going on our many trips in VXN-8.
    Also enjoyed our visits with you when we stopped in Maryland on our trips North and South.
    You were a good friend and shipmate.
    Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
    May you rest in peace.

  5. Kirk will surely be missed…always the voice in the crowd…..Wayne Bailey

  6. RIP my friend. I will miss all the good times and laughs we had over the past 40 years. You were a good shipmate to all who served with you. Everyone will miss your smiling face, generosity and friendship.

  7. Curt, we served together in two different commands. I will remember you as one of the last of the good guys!!!

  8. Rob and Family, Sorry for your loss. Your Dad and Mom we go back a few years to the Friendly Tavern days. Had lots of good times. Keep all the great memories close to your heart! RIP Curt!

  9. Dear Stacy, Rob and family,
    Our heart and prayers go out to you! Curt was such a good person and always there to help you out. We will miss him so much! Newt was in VQ4 with him and he always helped me with my car at Carroll’s service station.

    So sorry for your loss! We are here if you need us. Take care of yourselves!
    Love you, Chris and Newt

  10. Stan and I are so sorry for your loss. Curt was a great guy. His suffering is over and he is with the Lord. We will all miss him.

  11. Alice Ann Mayor & Family says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Curt & Lenny were good friends.


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