Dennis Morris Seltsam, 72

Published 7:54 am Friday, March 18, 2022

Dennis Morris Seltsam of Grand Rivers passed away March 10, 2022 at the age of 72.

He was the son of the late Jean Lankford Seltsam and Francis Morris Seltsam. Survived by his dedicated wife of 30 years Debbie Hinton Seltsam.  A sister, Jean Charlotte (Kenneth) Wise, nephew, Kendal Morris (Amy) Wise and niece Kendra Jean (John) Helm.  Great nieces Molly K. Wise and Kennedy J. Helm and great nephews Colin W. Wise and Nash L. Helm all from Danville.

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Dennis was born and raised in Boyle County and graduated from Murray

State University where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and remained close friends with several fraternity brothers, He was employed by the Commonwealth of

Kentucky as a Field Representative for the Division of Conservation for 24 years covering many counties in Western Kentucky. After retirement from the state, he was self-employed with his company, 4 Rivers Yacht Services until his health prevented him from working.

Dennis loved nature and was an adventurous person.  He was an eagle scout, served time in the National Guard, and became an air pilot, auctioneer, captain for boat deliveries and a wildlife hunting guide.  He was an avid

Wildlife hunter, fisherman and enjoyed sailing on Kentucky Lake.

Dennis and Debbie enjoyed traveling and after retirement lived part-time in Costa Rica.

Funeral arrangements by Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY.

Donations can be made to Kentucky Association of Conservation District, The George Crafton Scholarship, P O Box 4027, Frankfort, KY 40604 or Alpha Tau Omega Scholarship Fund at Murray State University c/o MSU Foundation Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.