John Seybert Obituary

"Dr. John W. Seybert, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away October 4, 2023. He was born December 12, 1947 in Crucible, Pennsylvania to the late Clyde E. Seybert and Mary C. Fleming Seybert. John was a graduate of Bentworth High School, received his Bachelors Degree from California State University in Pennsylvania, earned his Masters Degree from Duquesne University and his Doctorate from Indiana University. He proudly served his country for 32 years and retired a United States Army Lieutenant Colonel. John worked as a school administrator, a middle school principal for Arlington Woods and a high school math teacher for Howe High School. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #0064 and the Legion Riders Motorcycle Club and an officer for Phi Delta Kappa. John was a strong man of faith and served his community in many ways. He was still an active member and Sunday School teacher at East 91st Street Christian Church. John thoroughly enjoyed living a full and happy life with his loving wife by traveling, going on cruises, camping, hunting, motorcycling, gardening and fishing. A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 4:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Fishers. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at the chapel at 10:00 a. m. John is survived by his wife, Beverly Seybert; son, John Michael Seybert (Misty); daughter, Michelle Eckart (Nathan); grandchildren, Amelia and Claire Seybert and Arie, Sydney, Hudson and Riah Eckart; siblings, Clyde Seybert (Claudia), Paul Seybert, Sharon Lopez, Tim Seybert (Erika) and Philip Seybert (Lois). He was preceded in death by his brother, Lander. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to East 91st Street Christian Church, 6049 E 91st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250. "