Earl A. Seidenschwarz

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Primrose United Methodist Church
3006 West Dixon Road
Little Rock, AR  72206
Friday, February 16, 2007
1:00 to 2:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Primrose United Methodist Church
3006 West Dixon Road
Little Rock, AR  72206
Friday, February 16, 2007
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Primrose Cemetery
Dixon Road
Little Rock, AR  72206
Earl A. Seidenschwarz

November 1, 1915 - February 13, 2007

Earl Anton Seidenschwarz, 91, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Baptist Health Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on November 1, 1915 to William M. and Emma Waeger Seidenschwarz in Fairmount, Arkansas (Prairie County), and was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Herman, and a sister who died in infancy.

On November 1, 1939, he was united in marriage to his best friend and high school sweetheart, Melba C. Glenn, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years. She survives him along with son, Dale; daughter, Marsha; granddaughters, Michelle Phillips, Elizabeth and Alicia Seidenschwarz; great grandchildren, Zack, Zoe and Zed Phillips and Tyler Durman-Jackson; special niece, Sara Mertens; and nephew Chuck Seidenschwarz, along with many other friends and relatives.

Earl, as he preferred to be called, was a retired farmer who very actively supported the mission of the Farm Bureau serving in a variety of offices over the years. September 12, 2006, he was made an honorary lifetime board member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau. Ever the farming enthusiast, his donation of a 1945 Massey-Harris 21A combine, with which he farmed for over 40 years, is on display in the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Earl became a Christian in his teens and lived his life as an example of his faith. A member of Primrose United Methodist Church since 1951, he donned an ever increasing number of hats for his church and his Lord. He served as Sunday School Superintendent for over 50 years, Board Member and Board Chairman, Sunday School Teacher, Member and Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, and was first in line for fix-up, clean-up days, as long as he was physically able. Earl and Melba were charter supporters of the Primrose Day Care Center.

There were no strangers to ''Mr. Earl,'' simply friends he had yet to meet.

Special thanks to Dr. Steve Hutchins and staff and Dr. Tom Cain and staff who had provided care and support for many years, and to the staff of ICU-South, especially Ramonda James, RN, who provided care, comfort and compassionate family support during his final hours.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2007, at Primrose United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard Lancaster and Rev. Jim Stone officiating. Interment will be at Primrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Friday at the church. He will lie in state at the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, (501)455-5800 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Primrose United Methodist Church, 3006 W. Dixon Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206, or to the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Earl's passing leaves a void that will be exceedingly difficult to fill. The life lessons he taught will remain with those who were honored to know and love him.


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Trina Harrison
Fayetteville, AR
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Monday, February 26, 2007

I only met Earl and Melba one time, but knew they were special, I know them thru Marsha, my good friend. The world would be a better place if we had just a few good men like him. My heart and prayers go out to Marsha and Melba and Dale and Trish, and everyone that feels this loss. You guys know that everything you do will be blessed. Love, Trina

Jim & Wanda Linsley
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Our hearts go out to you. Jim & Wanda Linsley

Vivian Seidenschwarz
, AR
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Sunday, February 18, 2007

Dear Aunt Melba, Marsha, Dale, and Trish, Chuck and I want you to know you have our deepest sympathy, and that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will continue to be with you as time passes and is filled with so many first times without someone who was loved so much. I fondly remember in times past when we'd had a good visit and it was time to part, he'd jovially comment "Well, I'm glad you got to see me." We would agree to that then, and now we know just how really glad we were to have seen him.

Chuck Seidenschwarz
Stuttgart, AR
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Sunday, February 18, 2007

I have been a very lucky individual to have had a grandfather (Will-Pampy), his son Herman-my father, and his brother Earl-my Uncle to all be "Great Inspirations in my life". But this is about Earl, who was such a wonderful human being. A very unique person it's true, he always had a smile on his face, a happiness from within that he just couldn't keep to himself.. Unusual as an uncle, he was like a father, brother, and best friend to me. But since I am a Seidenschwarz also, you will say I'm prejudice. My anwser to that if you did would be that you didn't know Uncle Earl. To know Uncle Earl was to have been treated like family and felt like you had just met your best friend. I will miss Uncle Earl, but I know that what he has taught me, gave to me, fixed and repaired for me...that a part of him will be with me in my heart for the rest of my life. I am honored to have known him, and it is a greater honor to have had him as an uncle.

Bill & Marie Childs
Fairview, TX
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Saturday, February 17, 2007

Melba, Dale Ray & Marsha Rose: I am so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I always looked forward to our visits whether in Kingsland or Sweet Home. To me, Earl was always bigger than life, seemed there was nothing he couldn't do. Do you remember when he built a "scooter" for me using my dad's garden tractor? It was more like a motorized tricycle but I was so proud of it and I rode it all over Kingsland Those were such fond memories... Again, my deepest sympathy to your family.

Virginia Eggers
Sherwood, AR
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Friday, February 16, 2007

I meet Earl and Melba in 1969 through my daughter, Linda. We have enjoyed several occassions with the Seidenschwarz's family. Earl was a fine Christian man. He was a strong influence in many lifes. My prayers are with Melba, Dale and Marsha and their famiies. I will miss him. prayers and love, Virginia

Linda Seidenschwarz
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 15, 2007

My family including Your grandchildren: Michelle & husband, Rob Phillips, Elizabethz & Alicia Seidenschwarz and your great grandchildren: Zackary, Zoe, Zed and Tyler will miss you. We loved you very much. You were a wonderful husband to Melba and a wonderful and kind man. You were so giving. We thank you for your love and all of your support. with deepest love, Linda Seidenschwarz

Lee & Nina McClenney
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 15, 2007

We'll miss you Earl. You made us laugh when we were down. God Bless and Keep you Earl. Lee & Nina Mcclenney

Bill and Betty Townsend
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Ms. Mebla, We are thinking of you. Bill and Betty

John and Linda McDorman
Bryant, AR
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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers on your loss. Earl was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. We feel your loss. God bless and sustain you all during this time.

Tom Mertens
, AR
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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Earl Seidenschwarz was the best christian man that Sara and I have known in our lives. He will be missed.

Karen Joy McDorman Flowers
Mabelvale, AR
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

To Melba, Marsha and Dale and family, I, along with my family express my sincere heartfelt sympathy to you at this time. Earl was always such a pleasant man and a great Christian example to my sons and me. May God surround you with His blessings and comfort you at this time. Love, Karen Joy