Mike Seel

Mike Seel, 41, residing in Norwalk and raised in Fostoria, OH, passed away Monday evening, December 13, 2021 at the Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland following his battle with COVID-19 and multiple other complications.

Mike was born on September 15, 1980 in Mansfield, OH.

Mike graduated from Fostoria High School in 1999. He was an active member and volunteer for Edison Memorial UMC. Mike was an avid supporter of Edison Schools, most notably as the JV Baseball Coach and volunteer for the athletic department. He often served as a volunteer coach for his children and other local youth with Edison Youth Sports, North Coast Showtime and the Norwalk Rec. Mike worked for many years as a Sports Director at the area YMCA’s. He was also a past member of the Bay Area Official’s Association. Mike loved sports and was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavs and Indians, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. His greatest joy, though, was his family, the Seel Team.

Mike is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Jennifer (Blose) Seel, whom he married on July 30, 2005. He is also survived by his three children, Wesley, Jason and Jessica; father, Bernard Seel of FL; sisters, Charlotte Seel and Elizabeth (Nick) Zych both of GA; dog, Gracie Louise and cat, Sir C.C.

In addition to his mother, Jean (Parmenter) Seel, Mike is preceded in death by grandparents, Floyd R. “Pete” and Charlotte (Stump) Parmenter.

Friends may call on Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory Milan Chapel, 1 S. Main St., Milan. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at Edison Memorial United Methodist Church, 10 E. Church St., Milan. Pastors Diane Bell and Barbara Stephens-Rich will officiate. Burial will follow in Milan Cemetery, Milan.

*Please wear your favorite team apparel!

Those wishing to contribute to Mike’s memory may do so to the Edison Athletic Boosters, 2603 State Route 113 E, Milan, OH 44846.