ULYSSES — Claude O. Seely, 83, of Ulysses, formerly of Coudersport, died Thursday (July 24, 2025) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Born June 30, 1942, in Binghamton, N.Y., he was a son of Orlo F. and Marion Carter Seely.

On June 19, 1965, at Ulysses United Methodist Church, he married Nancy Jane Bachman, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Montrose High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield State College and a master’s degree in special education and supervisor certificate in special education. He was employed by Austin Area School District and Seneca Highlands IU9 as a supervisor of special education programs, retiring twice in the early 2000s.

Claude was a member of Ulysses Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and Lewisville Lodge 556, F&AM.  He served as a Ulysses Township supervisor and was a member of the Ulysses Township planning commission.

An avid sportsman and outdoorsman all his life, Claude was an advocate for conservation in Potter County and beyond. He was a successful inner city baseball coach in Coudersport, and a mentor at the Northern Potter school. He was a friend and mentor to many young people throughout his life.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Nancy, are a son, Shane R. (Sonia Moreno) Seely of St. Louis; a granddaughter, Maria Seely; a daughter of the heart, Susan (Ken) Klesa of Ulysses, and her daughters, Lilly and Victoria; a son of the heart, Timothy Carpenter, and his sons, Sheldon and Robert; a sister-in-law, Mary Janet Seely of Tucson, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Lorraine Stilwell; and a brother, Giles C. Seely.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 2, 2025) at Ulysses Methodist Church, where a memorial service will follow. The Rev. Todd Lamer will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Potter County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 255, Coudersport, PA 16915; or World Wildlife Fund at worldwildlife.org.

Arrangements are under direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory. Online condolences may be expressed at olneyfoust.com.