Wilson A. Seibert, Jr. ’50

Wilson A. Seibert, Jr., long-time resident of Chatham, MA and Naples, FL, died on April 20.

Wilson was the loving husband of Susan for 52 years. He was the beloved father of four children – Dena, Sara, Susan and Andrew – and four grandchildren.

Born in Brooklyn, Wilson was a World War II veteran and purple heart recipient. He graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT in 1950, where he was a member of DKE and Skull and Serpents, and was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 1985 in recognition of outstanding achievement and service.

Mr. Seibert led creative teams at top advertising firms. He worked for J. Walter Thompson based in NYC for 33 years, rising from copy “cub” to Executive Vice President and Worldwide Creative Director. In 1982 he moved to Arnold & Company in Boston, retiring as Vice Chairman, Creative Services.

Mr. Seibert wrote with wit and wisdom, and his slogans and campaigns helped build the brands of America’s top companies. He volunteered his advertising skills, too, winning a Distinguished Public Service Award for his work with the American Lung Association (“It’s a Matter of Life and Breath”) and the Smithsonian Institution’s Public Service Award for his work with the United States Marine Corps (“The Marine’s Are Looking for A Few Good Men”, “The Few, the Proud, the Marines” and “We Don’t Promise You a Rose Garden”).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 1856, Merrifield, VA 22116-8056.