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Kenneth L “Ken” Seeman

Birth	:	19 Dec 1937 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 May 2010 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Akaroa Cemetery, Akaroa, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-43.8139992, 172.9572906
Description	:	Kenneth L. Seeman, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Ken was born December 19, 1937 at Holdrege, Nebraska the eldest of four children born to Kermit and Dorothy Lenore (Leaf) Seeman. Ken began his education in District #45, a one-room country school north of Holdrege, Nebraska. He graduated from Holdrege (NE.) High School in 1955, where he was president of the Future Farmers of America. Ken was united in marriage to Colene R. Freed, on December 28, 1955. Ken and Colene farmed south of Holdrege, Nebraska with his parents until 1959. With Colene's support,... Read More	Kenneth L. Seeman, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Ken was born December 19, 1937 at Holdrege, Nebraska the eldest of four children born to Kermit and Dorothy Lenore (Leaf) Seeman. Ken began his education in District #45, a one-room country school north of Holdrege, Nebraska. He graduated from Holdrege (NE.) High School in 1955, where he was president of the Future Farmers of America. Ken was united in marriage to Colene R. Freed, on December 28, 1955. Ken and Colene farmed south of Holdrege, Nebraska with his parents until 1959. With Colene's support, Ken completed his formal education at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in February of 1964, where he received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and was inducted into Chi Epsilon, the civil engineering honor society. Upon graduation, Ken began his career in the construction industry. He built hospitals, medical office buildings, power plants, schools, and dormitories throughout the country and in Liberia, West Africa. Ken was recognized for his accuracy and expertise in conceptual construction estimating. He retired in 2001 from George W. Auch Construction Company in Pontiac, Michigan, where he had been chief estimator. His children, Kyle and Katherine followed Ken's lead and are graduates of the University of Nebraska. Upon his retirement, Ken and Colene moved to Omaha, Nebraska. During retirement, Ken and Colene traveled throughout the country. Ken also obtained his commercial driver's license to realize his dream of driving a semi-truck. He enjoyed riding his BMW motorcycle on cross country trips with his son, Kyle; and grandson, Kristopher. Ken "racked up" over 50,000 miles on his beloved bike—traveling to Nova Scotia, Alaska, and the four corners of the continental US. Ken is survived by: loving wife of 54 years, Colene Seeman of Omaha, Nebraska; son, Kyle Seeman and his wife, Cynthia of Costa Mesa, California; daughters, Katherine Jones and her husband, Andrew of Omaha, Nebraska and Karole Seeman of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Kristopher Seeman of New York City, New York, Adrienne Evans and her husband, Josh of Smithsburg, Maryland, Kristin Jones and her husband, Noah Bieber of Omaha, Nebraska and Allison Jones and her fiancée, Brandon Henak of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; great-grandchildren: Jacob and Austin Evans of Smithsburg, Maryland and Oriana Mora of Costa Mesa, California; sisters: Marlene Johnson of Holdrege, Nebraska and Karen Daffer and her husband, Barry of Holdrege, Nebraska; brother, Larry Seeman of Tampa, Florida; brother-in-law, Marion Freed and his wife, Connie of Edina, Minnesota and a host of relatives and friends. Ken was preceded in death by :parents, Kermit and Dorothy Seeman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy H. and Ellen R. Freed and brothers-in-law, Donald Freed and his wife, Mary Louise and Raymond "Bris" Johnson.

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Where is Kenneth L “Ken” Seeman's memorial?
Kenneth L “Ken” Seeman's memorial is located at: Akaroa Cemetery, Akaroa, Christchurch City, New Zealand.
When did Kenneth L “Ken” Seeman death?
Kenneth L “Ken” Seeman death on 11 May 2010 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kenneth L “Ken” Seeman's memorial?
Latitude: -43.8139992
Longitude: 172.9572906

Family Members:

Parent

Kermit Seeman

(1913 - 1996)

Dorothy Lenore Leaf Seeman

(1916 - 1995)

Spouse

Colene R. Freed Seeman

(1937 - unknow)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Akaroa, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.8139992, 172.9572906

2. Old French Burial Ground
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Coordinate: -43.8038550, 172.9700490

3. Wainui Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.8087120, 172.9045100

4. Duvauchelle Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.7593030, 172.9473830

5. St Andrew's Churchyard
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Coordinate: -43.7624600, 173.0610600

6. Le Bons Bay Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.7497650, 173.0892030

7. Pigeon Bay Cemetery
Pigeon Bay, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.7039871, 172.9052734

8. Little River Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.7592200, 172.8066400

9. Wairewa Urupā
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Coordinate: -43.7738100, 172.7964940

10. Okains Bay Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.7057880, 173.0478650

11. Lavericks Bay Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.7219700, 173.1007800

12. Little Akaloa Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.6761780, 172.9982080

13. Rix Burial SIte, Chorlton
Little Akaloa, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6770018, 173.0183801

14. Port Levy Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.6644900, 172.8101600

15. St Kentigern Anglican Churchyard
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Coordinate: -43.7507000, 172.6875900

16. Diamond Harbour Cemetery
Diamond Harbour, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6237700, 172.7410400

17. St Peters Churchyard
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Coordinate: -43.6719000, 172.6590100

18. Church of the Epiphany Churchyard
Teddington, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.7016200, 172.6182200

19. Lyttelton Cemetery
Lyttelton, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6018530, 172.7255220

20. Lyttelton Anglican Cemetery
Lyttelton, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5985240, 172.7226520

21. St Cuthbert's Cemetery
Governors Bay, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6326900, 172.6458000

22. Woolston Cemetery
Woolston, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5559770, 172.6825880

23. Canterbury Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
Bromley, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5420790, 172.6893340

24. Bromley Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.5384980, 172.6862960