Seibert Dressler Thomas

He grew up working on his poor family farm, plowing fields with a team of horses. To raise more money for the family, he wrote to Purdue to learn how to raise and breed chickens, ending up with more than 200.

He was a WWII veteran serving in Japan. His passion for traveling began at this time, and throughout his life he enjoyed traveling the world.

After the war, Seibert attended Rose Hulman and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Later on, he received an MBA from Indiana State University.

He married the love of his life, Dorothy Jean Holmes, in 1949. They were married for 66 years. He worked for Pfizer in Terre Haute for over 30 years and rose to the position of Plant Engineer. He also designed and directed the installation of the first coal-fired boiler at the Terre Haute plant.

He was involved in community activities such as PTA, Rotary, and Professional Engineers, and was the political liaison for Pfizer during the Bush/Quayle presidential campaign.

He enjoyed tennis, golf, and woodworking, and designed and built the homes where he lived. He eventually owned his family farm, which became his passion after retirement.

Seibert is predeceased by his wife, parents, brothers, and a grandson-in-law. Seibert cherished his family and is survived by his daughters, Ann Auker (Brad), Stacey Burkey (John); granddaughters, Rimsey Ranken (Ron), Abbey Wheeler, Allison Hintz, Rebecca Zaborowski (David), Gwen Griffin (Michael), Jordan Auker, and Alexandria Auker (Brian), and 15 great grandchildren.

His motto was “Life is for the Living,” and he definitely lived life his way.

Graveside services will be held Saturday April 6, 2024 at 11 AM at Roselawn Memorial Park with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations to be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Hospice of the Wabash Valley.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net.