The quiet town of Saline, Michigan, bid farewell to one of its most steadfast residents, Richard Carl Seitz, who passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, at the age of 90. His departure was gentle, the natural close to a long life marked by devotion to family, community, and the values of hard work and integrity.
Richard’s journey began in Ypsilanti, where he was born in 1935. After graduating from Lincoln High School, he pursued his passion for finance at the University of Michigan School of Business and later advanced his expertise at the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking.
His professional career spanned decades, with distinguished service at the National Bank of Ypsilanti, Bank One, and Citizens Bank. Colleagues remember him as a man of principle, whose steady leadership left a lasting imprint on the institutions he served.
Beyond his career, Richard’s life was deeply enriched by his marriage to Dorothy Jean Fauser, whom he wed in Milan in 1958. Together, they built a family and shared adventures that carried them across the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and Europe. Their bond was a testament to enduring love, and their shared experiences became treasured stories passed down through generations.
Richard’s passions extended into sports and craftsmanship. A devoted University of Michigan fan, he relished Saturdays spent watching football with his son. In retirement, he turned his attention to restoring John Deere tractors, a pursuit that combined his appreciation for history with his skillful hands. Vintage tractor shows became a favorite pastime, offering him both community and joy in preserving tradition.
Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance, celebrating a life that was lived with quiet dignity and enduring warmth. Richard is survived by his children, while reunited in memory with his beloved wife Dorothy and other family members who preceded him.