Luella Amanda Seelye, 98, of Bena, MN, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Jourdain-Perpich Extended Care Center in Red Lake, MN. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ball Club, MN. A wake will begin at 1:00pm, Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Bena Community Center in Bena, MN, and will continue until the time of the service. Interment following cremation will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Bena, MN under the direction of the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji She was born on February 28, 1923, in Bena, MN, the daughter of Harrison and Isabelle (Brown) Matthews. She was raised in Bena. At the age of 5 she was sent to Boarding School in Tomah, Wisc., until she returned to Bena at 10 years old. At age 17 she was sent to the Boarding School in Pipestone, SD. She worked in factories in the Twin Cities during World War II. She married Eugene Seelye in Federal Dam in 1946. In the 1960’s and 70’s she ran activities and sports for children. She began work for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in 1974. While working there she founded the Elderly Nutrition Program and the Wisdom Steps Program, she retired in 2001. She went blind in 2007 and still endured for 14 years. She enjoyed camping, hunting, ricing, and participating in bowling leagues. She enjoyed a lot of good times with her family. She is survived by her: Son, Lance Seelye of Bena, MN, Sister, Joanne (Oliver) Canty of Cass Lake, MN, Numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Eugene, daughters Barb Cleveland, Margaret “Peggy” Treuer, Gloria Jean Seelye, Sons Eugene Seelye Jr., David Seelye, and granddaughter Vanessa Cleveland. The family especially wishes to thank the staff at the Jourdain Perpich nursing home for the loving care they provided in Luella's final months. Honorary Casketbearers will be: Luella’s Grandchildren; Anton Treuer, David Treuer, Micah Treuer, Megan Treuer, Samuel Cleveland, Justin Seelye, Jesse Seelye, Nathan Seelye Sr., Josh Seelye, and Mandi Lego, Luella’s friends Mary Snobol and Helen Tibbetts. Active Casketbearers will be: Luella’s Great-Grandsons; Jayden Seelye, Nathan Seelye Jr., Elias Treuer, Isaac Treuer, Caleb Treuer, and Robert Treuer.