In Memory of Daniel Siegel: March 30, 1926 - June 9, 2010

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My father always told me that you could tell a great deal about an individual by what people said about them when they were not around. He also said that a person is reflected in the actions of those whose lives he influenced.

I heard a few people saying some very special things about an individual over the past few weeks. "He was truly a visionary." "He was a great leader." He believed that you had to earn your stripes before you could attend a TAPPI meeting." "He was a family man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and mentor."

I have also seen how special he was by his reflection in his son Jeff, and in some of his current and former employees—Bruce Foster, Rob Hammond, and Ginger Cushing. I have had the opportunity to work with these four in various ways during the past few years with TAPPI. They all possess a very special attitude, work ethic, and personality that were influenced by Dan Siegel.

Daniel Siegel, 84, of Westport, CT, died June 9, 2010, at home. He lived in Westport since 1953 with his wife Alice.

Dan was the founder and chair of Mica Corp., a supplier of primers, coating, and adhesives to the flexible packaging industry. His innovations in water-based adhesive technology were game changers of their time and continue to be the standard for world-wide manufacturers of flexible packaging materials.

Dan joined TAPPI early in his career in 1968. He attended many TAPPI events over the years and played a key role in encouraging his employees to become active in TAPPI. As all great people, Dan will be missed by all of those he influenced directly as well as those who have been influenced by his reflection. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during these trying times.

Larry N. Montague
President/CEO
TAPPI