Hilda Lenora Seybert

Hilda Lenora Seybert, 100, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Born in Milford, Indiana on February 22, 1923 to Jesse and Lenora Dippon, she was the youngest of six siblings.

Hilda married Paul Seybert on June 7, 1947 and had been married 63 years at the time of his death in 2010. Hilda graduated from Milford High School and attended Purdue and Indiana Universities. She was a member of the Purdue University choir. In addition to being a wonderful mother, wife and friend, she taught elementary school, ran her own business and was a member of many organizations. She was past president of “Friends of IU-Purdue”, PEO, Service League/Guild, Beta Sigma Phi, served on school boards, PTAs, and church committees. One of her greatest passions was being active with the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce’s committee for the Miss Indiana Pageant for 5 years. Hilda was an associate member of Chapel by the Sea in Ft. Myers Beach, FL. and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Ft. Wayne. Her religion was an important part of her life.

Having never met a stranger or being one to pass up an opportunity or chocolate, Hilda was a joy to be around with an enthusiasm for life and friends and a positive attitude. She will truly be missed.

Surviving are one daughter, Paula (Stephen) Reckley, in Elmhurst, Il; and one son, David (Patty) Seybert, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Sara (Matt) and Tom (Meg) in Chicago, Ehren (Claire) in San Francisco, Andrew in Ft. Wayne, and Jon (Adrianna) in Fort Wayne. She had 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; and granddaughter, Courtney.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and friends. At her request, memorials can be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or Mathew 25 Clinic in Fort Wayne.