Lee F. Seybert

December 29, 1938 – March 10, 2024

Lee F. Seybert (“Sy”) passed away peacefully March 10, 2024 in Newtown Square, PA. He was 85 years old. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Reno and Hazel Seybert and younger brother of Jim. A member of the golf and basketball teams and Class President at West View High School, he spent his summers caddying and working for Greyhound Bus Lines in order to pay his way through Duke University (Class of 1961). At Duke, Sy was Class President as well as President of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Most importantly at Duke, he met Ann, his beloved wife of 62 years.

Most of his 36-year professional career was spent teaching American History at Valley Forge Middle School where he led the Student Council, ran the “chain gang” at football games and helped organize the Valley Forge Relays. Sy was also a civic leader as a longtime member of the Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors. During his tenure, he stewarded the development of Chesterbrook and established the Tredyffrin Township Home Rule Charter. He also was an active volunteer at St. David’s Episcopal Church, spending countless hours as part of the “Fleas” booth at the annual church fair that raised tens of thousands of dollars annually.

Sy enjoyed spending time at the family home, Our Happy Place, in Emerald Isle, NC, rooting for Duke basketball and visiting friends and family across the country. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Sy is survived by his wife, Ann; their children (and spouses), Erica (Brad), and Doug (Tracy); grandchildren Christopher, Victoria, Kate, Jack and Charlie.

A funeral service will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA at 11am Friday, April 5th, with a reception to follow in Allen Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFMS Student Council, please make your check out to: Student Council,105 W. Walker Road, Wayne, PA 19087. Please wear your favorite shade of blue in honor of our favorite Duke Blue Devil. The service will also be livestreamed and archived for later viewing. Link here to watch: https://stdavidschurch.org/livestream/