Turning the keys over at Seiler Appliance
Russ Seiler (right) hands the keys to the store to his son David. David and his wife Emma bought the store in January from Russ and Mary. Independent photo by April Kelley.
By APRIL KELLEY
Seiler Appliance has been a staple in the business community in Humboldt County for more than 60 years and will remain in place following the recent sale of the business.
Seiler Appliance was established when John Seiler and his wife, Laura, bought the appliance store from Jerry Vandenberg in 1963.
In January of 1996, John sold the business to his son Russ and Russ’s wife, Mary. Now, 30 years later, Russ and Mary followed in John’s footsteps and sold the business to their son, David Seiler and his wife, Emma.
“I thought it was time to step back a little bit. I am still coming in most every day and working so I can help them to get started,” Russ said.
David who has worked in the business since the age of 14, took a few years after school to attend Iowa Central Community College, majoring in HVAC systems.
“I went to ICCC for the HVAC program because my parents wanted me to have an education. The instructor, Kyle Braun, and I got along well right off the bat,” David said.
While in college, David continued working at the store, so he knew he wanted to return to Humboldt and continue working in the family business once he graduated.
“I knew I wanted to come back to Humboldt. It’s a great community with good people,” David said.
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