Arthur W. Seibel

Arthur Wells Seibel passed away peacefully on September 10, 2011 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife and loving family. Art was born to Arthur and Mildred Parshall Seibel on July 21, 1924 in Fond du Lac. He attended Bragg Elementary School, Roosevelt Jr. High, and Fond du Lac High School (graduating with the class of 1942). He joined the Marine Corps to fight in WWII from 1942 to 1945. After the war he continued his education at the University of Wisconsin where he met and married the love of his life, Margaret, “Mudge” Gray. Art was employed at Giddings and Lewis Machine Tool Company of Fond du Lac, retiring after a 34 year career. Art was very involved in his community. He joined and participated as a member of the Elks, sang in his Church choir and FDL Oratorio Chorus, lead a Boy Scout Troop where he received the Silver Beaver, played in local golf leagues, and served on many Church committees. He also enjoyed the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, sailing, and winter get-a-ways to Florida (often shared with many members of the family).Family was his priority. Art and Mudge raised five children in FDL. He was a devoted husband, inspiring father and caring and loving grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mudge; a sister, Ann Seibel; children: Art (Jane) Seibel of FDL, Jane Seibel of Orlando, Florida, Tom Seibel of Watertown, Nancy Seibel of Ft. Pierce, FL and Barb (Randy) Kyle, of Madison. Also surviving are grandchildren: Susan, Meg, Katie, Carrie and Kelsey; as well as sisters-in-law: Jane Gray, Marion “Buzzy” Seibel; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Art was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: John and Robert.Though Art has run out of tee times, mowed his last lawn and polished his last car, he will be remembered forever by all who knew the kindness of his heart, the gentleness of his spirit and the family to whom he was so devoted and that loved him so much.Special thanks to the wonderful staff members of the FDL Cancer Center and St. Agnes Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop 712 of Covenant Methodist Church.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2011, at Covenant United Methodist Church, 20 N. Marr Street, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Michael Morning officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. The visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, and on Thursday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Arthur W. Seibel

July 21, 1924 - September 15, 2011