Henry E. Seibert IV ’65

Ned died peacefully July 5, 2015, from cancer at his home in Florida. He was saddened that his health prevented him from attending our 50th reunion and reconnecting with classmates.

Ned graduated from Upper Arlington (Ohio) High School in 1960 and the Lawrenceville School in 1961. He earned a history degree at Princeton before receiving a law degree at Duke in 1968. At Princeton he was an epee fencer, weapon leader, Johnston Award winner, and member of Dial Lodge. His first day at Dillon Gym included shooting baskets with Bill Bradley.

He earned a law degree in 1968 and met his future wife, Dorothy, who was an undergraduate. While studying there, Ned was chief justice of the student court, editor-in-chief of the legal-research program, and assistant coach of the Duke fencing team.

Ned practiced law in Cleveland for 44 years, residing in the suburb of Solon. His practice centered on family-owned businesses, mergers and acquisitions, corporate real estate, and dispute resolution. Ned retired in 2012 and moved to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Fla., where he was able to enjoy the beach, a new church, and the vibrancy of Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Ned is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 46 years; sons Edward and William; daughter-in-law Jody; and four granddaughters. The class sends its condolences to his family and friends.