Huntington, Seth George 2/12/1920 - 11/3/2021 Age 101. Beloved husband, adored father of 8, artist, honored WWII veteran, and the light of our lives. Seth was the 3rd child born to George William and Gertrude Christine (Van Horik) Huntington of Minneapolis. During the Great Depression, Seth enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served 4 years and 8 months, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. As a member of the 6th Infantry "Red Star" Division, Seth fought in the Pacific Theater. Notable action included combat in New Guineathe Battle of Lone Tree Hill and the Battle of Sansaporand an uncontested record of 219 days of continuous combat in Luzon. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Philippine Liberation Medal, and the Bronze Arrowhead. Late in 1945, he returned to Minneapolis, where he met his future wife, Marjorie. They married in June 1946 and shared 75+ years of marriage. In 1949, Seth graduated cum laude from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He joined Brown & Bigelow in 1956, where he worked with many local and national artists. He frequently freelanced and also taught at the St. Paul Arts and Science Center. In 1976, his artistic portrayal of Independence Hall was minted as the reverse of the Bicentennial Kennedy half dollar. Seth ended his career at B&B in 1985 as Creative Director, but continued working in many artistic mediums long into retirement. He was a student of life, for life. Seth was a humble, loving, talented man who willingly shared his gifts with others. His sensitivity and kindness will be missed by his wife and their children: Marcia (Rick), S. Todd, Patricia (G. Rolf), S. Kevin (Tamala), Cynthia (Steve), Mary Anne (Samuel), S. Michael (Valerie) and S. Thomas; 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, and siblings Dolores, Colette, Therese, Hal (George), Mary Ann. Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 30, Tues., 11 a.m. St. Richard's Catholic Church, Richfield, MN. Masks recommended. Private interment, Glencoe Catholic Cemetery, at a later date.

Published on November 21, 2021