Paul Seymour

Paul J. Seymour, age 90 of Minneapolis. Beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother. Preceded in death by his wife Elsie. Survived by his children, John Seymour-Anderson, Katherine (Steven) Israel, Melinda (John) Villerius and Adam Seymour; grandchildren, Aaron, Emily, Matt, Ben, Tony, Paul, Peter, and Willem; 11 nieces and nephews; one brother, Harold (Evelyn) Wolovitch. Paul was born in Minneapolis and raised in Sauk Rapids, MN. After serving with the Navy in the Pacific during World War II, he completed all of his collegiate studies at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, culminating in a PhD in Speech Communications. He worked for 30 years as a college and community educator. Paul met the love of his life, Elsie, while both were theater students at the U of M. They wed in June of 1951, and built a remarkable marriage during their 55 years together. They were both memorable actors who continued performing in college and community theater. Their love of the arts, humanities and critical thinking was woven into the marvelous home life they created together for their four children. Wherever he went, Paul brought humility, honesty, intelligence, compassion and a subtle wit. Funeral service SUNDAY, 2:30 PM, at MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 ½ & Penn Avenue, Richfield.
SHIVA service 7:00-7:15 pm, followed by informal gathering, both at Walker Methodist Health Center, Fellowship Room, 3737 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Memorials are preferred to Jewish Family and Children's Services or Temple Israel.