Jeff "Charlie" Selin

Jeff “Charlie” Selin, 58, passed away May 3, 2020 at Mercy Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1962 in Des Moines. Jeff married Mary Jackson on June1, 1990 in Des Moines.

Jeff was a proud wartime veteran of the US Army. He was a huge animal activist specifically serving as a voice for Wolves and Dogs. Jeff was very involved with his community serving as a volunteer for the DSM Fence Project and coaching little league for Ft. Des Moines. He loved spending time with his family and friends, going camping, helping others and traveling.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary Selin; children, Emily (Daniel) Brown, Joseph Selin, Alisha Selin, Chelsey (David) Darling, James Clark Selin; 10 grandchildren; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; mother-in-law, Ruth Jackson; and his fur babies, Boogie, Angel, Nala and Charlie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Marilyn Duke; and father-in-law, Chester Jackson.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St., Des Moines. We kindly ask you to be mindful of your time greeting the family as we must work within the Covid-19 restrictions. Jeff will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date once the Covid restrictions are lifted.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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