Tom Sellman

Tom T. Sellman, 68, of LaHarpe, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home. He was born November 24, 1944 at LaHarpe, the son of Ferd and Nina (Head) Sellman. He graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1964. Tom was drafted into the Army but was injured during training. During his recovery he was exposed to Greyhound Racing at Mile High Greyhound Park in Denver, Colorado. He then fell in love with the sport making it his lifelong career. He was the owner/operator of the successful Sellman Greyhound Racing Kennels until his retirement. Tom married Jenny Wells on November 30, 1968 in Lawrence, Kansas, and they had three daughters, Buffy, Robin and Kelly. They made their home in Abilene and McLouth before retiring to LaHarpe. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and talented gardener. He enjoyed any hobby that allowed him to be outdoors especially with dogs. Because he lost his parents at a young age he tried to provide guidance and instill work ethics in his children and other children he met. SURVIVORS: His wife of 44 years: Jenny Sellman of the home 3 Daughters: Buffy Sellman & partner Dan Prock of Olathe, KS, Robin Sellman and Kelly Snapp & husband, Jon all of Lawrence, KS 1 Brother: Eugene Sellman of Springfield, MO Numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by siblings Warren Sellman, Ernest "Bud" Sellman, Opal Norvell-Zornes, Dewey Norvell, Elmer Norvell and Jackie Jo Sellman. VISITATION: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, at the LaHarpe Cemetery. MEMORIAL: Allen County Hospice Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .