Adeline Olivia Seim

Adeline Olivia Seim died at the age of 91 on May 29 surrounded by family.

She was born on Dec. 19, 1921, to Harry and Nilsina Olson in Fergus Falls, Minn.

She was employed as a manager of a Sears store after graduating from high school in 1941. She married Howard M. Seim on Nov. 22, 1943, in Fergus Falls. The Seim’s served at many Army bases in the U.S. during his tour of duty. They settled in Ritzville in 1947, where they founded and operated Seim Builders Supply and Lumber Yard.

While in Ritzville, she volunteered her time generously to the American Red Cross, Emanuel Lutheran Church Vacatio...