East Baldwin – On April 29, 2021, Lawrence E. Seidl, Jr., age 72, passed into spirit life after a brief illness.
Larry was born June 2, 1948 in Ayer, MA to Lawrence E. Seidl, Sr. and Agnes (Madden) Seidl. He grew up in Massachusetts where he met and married Elaine (Kronick), his wife of 50 years. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he and Elaine moved to Maine in the early 1970’s with their three small children. They began their own trucking company, eventually growing to a fleet of trucks hauling freight nationwide.
An outspoken advocate for small business and local development, Larry was a founding member of the Baldwin Business Association, as well as an active supporter of the Pequawket Trail Scenic Bypass. He strongly believed in the value of bringing commerce, industry, and additional employment opportunities to the region.
Having driven more than 5 million miles in his lifetime, Larry loved traveling the open road and seeing all that this great country has to offer. He knew the roads like the back of his hand and family often referred to him as a human GPS. You could call him any time, day or night, and he was likely able to pinpoint your location just by your description of a few trees and buildings. “I know exactly where you are” was a common response. A phone call from him asking “Hey, what are you doing?” was often the start of an interesting adventure.
Throughout his travels, Larry never met a stranger and made many friends across the country from all walks of life. Friends and family often remarked that you couldn’t travel anywhere with him without running into someone that he knew. He was generous beyond measure with a way of knowing what help someone needed without them having to ask and never expecting anything in return. He was a mentor to many and a friend to all; he will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of storytelling.
In recent years, Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his beach house on Venice Island, FL. Larry enjoyed collecting and restoring his classic 1964 Galaxies, quickly becoming an expert in the realm of Galaxie restoration.
Larry is survived by his wife, Elaine; daughter, Amy Seidl; daughter, Alison Irish, and her husband, Bob Irish, as well as their two sons, Joseph and Zachary. He also leaves behind his brother, Steve Seidl, and his wife, Anna; sister, Mary Douyard; and brother, Paul Seidl, and his wife, Barbara, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Larry is predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Agnes Seidl; son, Lawrence Seidl, III; sister, Susan Seidl; brother, Brian Seidl; and nephew, Shaun Seidl.
A memorial gathering may be held and announced in the coming weeks; burial will be private. Arrangements are respectfully handled by Poitras, Neal and York Funeral Home. Online condolences can be expressed at: www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 272 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. stjude.org