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Gerald W. "Mick" Seidel, 95, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Rudolph and Madeline (Pearson) Seidel.
Mick married Teresa Brunnhuber on May 24, 1952, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving Mick are his loving wife of 74 years; two sons, Michael Seidel (Robyn) of Altoona and Joseph Seidel (Amy) in Arkansas; three daughters: Denise Condrin, Katrina Brown (Steve) and Teresa Stayer (Brian), all of Altoona; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Elaine Weaver of Altoona and Colleen Crider in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his son, George W. Seidel, on June 29, 2013. Three siblings also preceded him: Marlene, Patty and James "Bud."
Mick served in the United States Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant and served during the Korean War. He lived by the mantra, "Once a Marine, always a Marine."
Mick retired from Conrail as a pipefitter after many years of service.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Mick was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed German music and dancing. He was a longtime member of Brush Mountain Sportsman Club and the Unter Uns Society.
There will be no public visitation. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona.
Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
Committal will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Altoona, with full Military Honors.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.