Florian “Doyle” Sellner passed away peacefully at his home in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 79. He spent his final days surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Parish Prayers at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church-North Entrance in Sleepy Eye.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 13, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Mark Steffl officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Florian “Doyle” Joseph Sellner was born on August 9, 1943, in Sleepy Eye, MN to Edward and Mathilda “Tillie” (Seidl) Sellner. He was the 12th of 15 children. He attended school District 44 in Leavenworth Township as well as St. Mary’s School until the 10th grade. Doyle served in the Army National Guard from January 13, 1965 to January 12, 1971.
Doyle married Patricia Duscher on September 3, 1966. For 32 years, he worked for A.M.P.I., first hauling milk before working in their warehouse and cold storage facilities as a forklift operator until retirement in 2005. After retirement, he worked many years with his nephew, Eugene, at the Sleepy Eye Car Wash.
Doyle was an avid bowler in Sleepy Eye for 50+ years. He also played softball in Sleepy Eye and New Ulm for many years, retiring from the sport at the age of 50. He loved the sport of football and his number one team, the Vikings! Doyle collected baseball caps, loved listening to old time polka music, and had a knack for always being right. He could often be found spending time with the guys at Louie’s shop and Hardees. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye.
Generosity came easy to Doyle and he was always willing to lend a helping hand for anyone. Doyle especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He made many sacrifices for his family and was always present with unconditional love. Spending time with his eight grandchildren brought him no greater joy and he made every effort to attend all his grandkids sporting events. Doyle truly was the very best husband, father, and grandfather. Blessed be his memory.
Doyle is survived by his wife, Patricia Sellner; their three children, Lisa (Thomas) Zuhlsdorf, Michael (Teresa) Sellner, and Jenny Huiras (fiance, Aron Rannow); grandchildren, Jared Zuhlsdorf, Aaron Zuhlsdorf, Collin Huiras, Mikaela Sellner, Christopher Huiras, Taryn Sellner, Courtney Huiras, and Nora Rannow; sisters, Phyllis Westman, Joyce (Gary) Berg, and Beatrice (Tom) Koop; brothers-in-law, Jim Stimpert and Ronald Duscher; and sisters-in-law, Helen Sellner, Sandy Sellner, Sister Marya Duscher, O.S.B., Barbara Holmes, and Joleen Krueger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Millie (Lyle) Baker, Leona (Vernon) Platz, Rita (Christ) Seifert, Patricia (Ray) Seifert, Melania (Delmar) Meyer, Mary Ann (Marlin) Rodewald, Rosella Stimpert, and Delbert Westman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eddie (Bernice) Sellner, Ray Sellner, Paul Sellner and Larry “Louie” Sellner; father and mother-in-law, James and LuVerne Duscher; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Linda (Robert) Reineke, Rick Krueger, Vickie Duscher, and Lori Duscher.
