Gale Stephan Seifert

Gale Stephan Seifert, 83, of Garrison, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025.

 Gale was born on April 6, 1942, in Jordan, Minnesota, to Christopher and Florence (Bixby) Seifert. He proudly served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1965.

 Gale is survived by his daughters Teresa (Jim), Kari (Brian), Nicki (Bill); grandchildren Sylvie, Jack (Megan), Kathryn, Nick; great-grandchild Vera Lee; sisters Sharon, Linda, Judy; brothers Wayne, Steve, Pete, Danny, John, Joe; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

 He is preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Florence; his loving wife, Kathryn (Ferry) Seifert; brothers Terry, Paul.

 Gale was truly one-of-a-kind. Known for his warm hugs and infectious laughter, he brought joy to everyone around him. In his younger years, he was an avid golfer and fisherman, famous for cooking up a delicious batch of sunfish. In later years, he cherished the comfort of his home, daily conversations with his daughters, and especially the twice-weekly calls with his great-granddaughter Vera Lee.

A private family military honors ceremony will take place on May 22, 2026.
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