Joseph John Seale

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 17 May 1913 - Indiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 27 Aug 2002 - Merrillville, Lake, Indiana, USA ( at age 89)
      Cremation: 31 Aug 2002
 Cause of Death: cardiomyopathy

Events
•  Soc Sec Num: 316-10-1203. 
•  Military Service: The Army Air Corps as a B-24 Crewman in WWII 3½ years, China-India-Berma Theater. 
•  Residence: 609 W 63rd Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410-2902, 1977 to 2003. 

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Kathleen Olive JewettFind A Grave ID: 155576143
       Marriage: 23 Dec 1943
Marriage Notes 



Per Journal and Courier   Lafayette, Indiana    12/24/1943
JEWETT-SEALE
   Miss Kathleen Jewett, of Lafayette, and Sergeant Joseph J. Seale, of Fairmount, were united in marriage at the First Methodist church parsonage, West Lafayette, Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock, Dr. Otto Scott Steele officiating. Lieut. H. S. Jewett, West Lafayette, brother of the bride, was best man, and Mrs. H. S. Jewett was matron of honor.
   The bride is a 1938 graduate of Purdue, and the bridegroom was graduated from Purdue in 1939. The bride formerly taught in Morton school, and the bridegroom was instructor in industrial arts in junior high school of West Lafayette from 1939 to 1942, when he went to service. He is now instructor at Kingman air field of the U. S. army, in Arizona. The couple will make their home in Arizona.

Per Monticello Herald-Journal   Monticello, Indiana   12/30/1943
Well Known Couple Married Thursday at Fairmount
   Miss Kathleen Jewett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jewett Jr., former Menticello and Chalmers residents, was united in marriage to Sergeant Joseph J. Seale of Fairmount, the wedding taking place at the parsonage of the First Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Dr. Otto Scott Steele officiated. The attendants were the bride's brother and wife, Lieut. and Mrs. Hale S. Jewett.
   The bride is a graduate of Monticello high school and of Purdue 1938, and the bridegroom was graduated from Purdue in 1939. The bride taught at Morton school and the bridegroom was industrial arts instructor in the Junior high school
in West Lafayette from 1939 to 1942 when he left for the service. He is now instructor in the United States Army at the Kingman Air Base in Arizona where the young couple will make their home.
   The bride is a granddaughter of Mrs. Robert Jewett Sr., who formerly resided on Railroad street in Monticello, and where she first made her home when a child.

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Notes

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General:

Per WWII Draft Registration 10/16/1940
Joseph John Seale is 27 years old, born May 17, 1913 in Fairmount, Indiana. His address is 712 So. 10th St., Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, and his phone number is Lafayette 5960. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Mildred Jeanette Seale, his wife, same address. His employer is West Lafayette City Schools in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana. He is described as white race, 5'7½" tall, 135 lbs., gray eyes, brown hair, sallow complexion.

Post-Tribune (IN) - September 4, 2002
Deceased Name: JOSEPH J. SEALE
Age 89 of Merrillville, passed away Tuesday Aug. 27, 2002. Member of Society of Friends. He taught Industrial Arts for 41 years in West Lafayette, Cambridge City, Crown Point & East Chicago. A Master Gardener for many years, 3 1/2 year veteran of The Army Air Corps, Joe served 16 months in China-India-Berma Theater as a B-24 Crewman. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Kathleen Seale of Merrillville, son, John (Judy) Seale of Merrillville, 3 daughters, Ruth Ann (Walter) Bennett of Walton, IN, Jane (Robert) Megquier of Chicago, IL, Kerry (Martin) Sher of Okinawa, Japan; 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at Burns Funeral Home, corner of 101st & Broadway, Merrillville/Crown Point, Friday Aug. 30, 2-6 p.m. Private memorial service will be held for the immediate family. Memorial contributions to the Parkinson's Foundation or American Heart Assoc.

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameJoseph John Seale [Joseph J Seale]
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Birth Date17 May 1913
Birth PlaceFairmount, Indiana
Death Date27 Aug 2002
Father Joseph P Seale
Mother Carrie Z Ratliff
SSN316101203
NotesJul 1937: Name Listed As Joseph John Seale;
04 Sep 2002: Name Listed As Joseph J Seale

Per Social Security death index:
JOSEPH J SEALE
Born: 17 May 1913
Died: 27 Aug 2002 (V)at age 89
Last residence: 46410 (Merrillville, Lake, IN)
Issued in Indiana SSN 316-10-1203

Per Indiana Death Certificate
Joseph John Seale, a white married male, was born May 17, 1913 in Fairmount, Indiana, and died August 27, 2002 in Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus, Merrillville, Lake, Indiana, at the age of 89 years. He was a U.S. veteran who last served in 1945. His surviving spouse was Kathleen O. Jewett. She is also the informant, listed as Kathleen R. Seale, 609 W. 63rd Ave., Merrillville, Indiana 46410. Joseph Was an industrial arts teacher in a high school. He was educated through 4 years of high school and 5+ years of college. His parents were Dr. J. P. Seale and Carrie Ratliff. His body is to be cremated August 31, 2002 by N. W. Indiana Cremation Services in Crown Point, Indiana. Cause of death was cardiomyopathy

Research:

was he married before the war?
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Joseph J Seale
Name: Joseph J Seale
Birth Year: 1913
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Indiana
State of Residence: Indiana
County or City: Grant

Enlistment Date: 23 May 1942
Enlistment State: Indiana
Enlistment City: Indianapolis
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 4 years of college
Civil Occupation: Teachers (secondary school) and principals
Marital Status: Widower or widow, without dependents
Height: 66
Weight: 135