Deaths

(This is a listing of deaths of which word has been received since the previous issue. Full notices, which are usually written by the class secretaries, may appear in this issue or a later one.)

William Lincoln Davis '13 • August 17 Newell Couch Smith '21 • July 3 Gerard Edwin Riley '23 • June 8 Leon Frank Sargent '23 • August 17 Louis Miller Ireton '24 • August 8 Robert Glenn Myers '25 • July 23 Charles Seaman Bishop '26 • August 31Richard Bradley Fox '27 • August 20 Newman Montross Horton '27 •June 27 Edward Michael Mahoney '27 • June 24 Nicholas John Zaro '27 'July 11 Warner Smith Hammond '32 • August 6 Frank Wilson Biggar '34 • August 15 Frederic Charles Weiss '36 • Sept. 1 Norman Hughes Robbie '37 • August 8 Young Parron Dawkins '38 • Sept. 4James Kenneth McMahon '38 "June 19 John Lamson Kerins '40 • May 13 Neil Malcolm Barber '42 'June 16 Ralph Lauder Antonides '44 • March Henry Merriam Abbot '45 • August 11Herman Otto Dressel '46 'July 30 William Henry Clay Jr. '47 • August 19Mark Cecil Iselin Feer '49 • April 28 David S. Vogels Jr. '49 • September 1Stephen Eldridge Harvard '70 'July 30 William Brewster Shue '83 • August 18

1913

William Lincoln Davis a surgeon who was involved over 60 years ago in the use of radium and X-ray as a treatment for cancer, died on August 18 in Concord, Mass. A graduate also of Harvard Medical School, Bill was a member of Chi Phi and C&G at the College. He spent a few months in the Army Medical Corps at the end of WW 11, then completed his residency at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. Subsequently he joined the Harvard Cancer Commission, which shortly thereafter established a relationship with the John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Dr. Davis continued his connection with John Hancock for over 25 years —with time off for medical service during WW II resigning as associate medical director in 1947. For another ten years he served as a medical referee for several insurance companies, but found time for civic and church activities. He was park commisssioner of Winchester, Mass., a director of the Winchester Savings Bank, and a committeeman at his Unitarian Church. He also served as vice president of the class of 1913. In 1964 Bill and his wife, Mildred, retired to Concord, where he had been born. Mildred died there in 1971. Surviving is their daughter, Helen Whitman, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

1917

Waltman Walters emeritus surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and son-in-law of Dr. William Mayo, died on August 5 at the age of 93. Walt was born in lowa, and at Dartmouth was manager of the 1917 football team and a member of Psi U and Casque & Gauntlet. He followed his Dartmouth years at the University of Chicago's Rush School of Medicine, joined Dr. Mayo in 1920, and a year later was married to Phoebe Mayo, who survives. During the next few years Walt earned additional degrees in surgery and attained fall professorship at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in 1936.

From 1925—35 he was also an officer'in the army's Medical Reserve Corps. In 1936 he became a lieutenant commander in the navy's medical reserves, serving on the carrier USS Lexington during World War II. Later he was chief of surgery at several U.S. Navy hospitals.

An internationally recognized surgeon and author, he received many honors, including an honorary doctor of science degree from Dartmouth in 1937. He was a life trustee of both the University of Chicago and the Rush School, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and vice chairman of the Mayo Association. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are daughters Phoebe Marks and Carolyn Brown, sons Walt and Jim, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a sister.

1923

G. Curtis Crump died July 12 at his home on Black Mountain, N.C. Curtis graduated from Dartmouth in 1923, from Dartmouth Medical in 1924, and received his doctorate of medicine from Harvard Medical in 1926. Subsequently he studied pathology in Vienna, Austria. He worked under Harvey Cushing at the Peter Bent Brigham in Boston. He was on the staffs of the Trudeau Sanitorium in Saranac and the Metropolitan Sanitorium in McGregor, N.Y., from 1929-33. He served as coronor at several hospitals. He was president of the Buncomb County Medical Association, a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Geriatrics Society, and was on the Board of Health of North Carolina from 1946-54. He is survived by his wife, a son, and several grandchildren.

His death leaves your secretary, Herbert Home, the sole surviving member of the Dartmouth Medical School class of 1924.

1924

Louis Miller Ireton died after an extended illness on August 8. Lou was one of the founders of the Dartmouth Club of Cincinnati and had served as its secretary. He had also served as an interviewer for prospective freshmen. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1927 and until his final illness continued the private law practice founded by his father. Lou served as president and a director of the Madison Building Association and was also director of Walnut Savings & Loan Co. In both cases he also acted as counsel. Lou was a member of the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church and a 32nd degree Mason. He had been a member of the University Club for 60 years.

Lou is survived by his wife, Emily, a son Louis A. Ireton, who carries on his former legal practice, and one granddaughter.

1925

Chester W. Eaton of Needham, Mass., died July 27 in the Norwood Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was the former president and treasurer of the Eaton Funeral Home.

A member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, his other fraternal affiliations included Odd Fellows, Norfolk Lodge AF & AM, Needham Masonic Corp., and Masters Association, Fifth Masonic District. His memberships included Massachusetts and national funeral directors and he was very active in the Congregational Church, Red Cross, Salvation Army fund drives, the Needham finance committee, and was a director and vice president of the Needham National Bank.He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ann Emerson of Needham, and a son, Richard '54 of Needham Heights.

Richard S. Nye died July 26 in Greenwich, Conn., after a long illness. He was chairman emeritus of Georgeson & Company, engaged in proxy solicitation and stockholder relations until his retirement when the chairmanship was taken over by his son, Richard B. Nye '52. He had been described as a pioneer in the field of proxy fights, takeovers, and corporate control contests. His major interest was yacht racing, and his famous yacht Carina was winner in three Bermuda races, transatlantic races and two Fastnet races oft England. Dick", his son, and grandson Jonathan, survived the Fastnet race in 1979 in which 19 competitors were lost and 136 had to be rescued after a storm struck the fleet of 306 yachts, sinking 24. He was commodore of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich and of the Cruising Club of America. In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife, Joan Hunter Nye, two daughters, Edith Nye Jones of Orchard Park, N.Y., and Carolyn Nye Howe of Lorton, Va.,15 grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren.

1927

Edward M. Mahoney died June 24 at his home in Methuen, Mass., shortly after his 84th birthday. He was a native of Concord, N.H., where he attended high school before entering Dartmouth in the fall of 1923.

Immediately after graduation Ed went to work for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, first in Buffalo, later in New York City, and finally in Andover, Mass. At the time of his retirement, he had completed 43 years as a claims adjuster for the company.

Ed led an interesting life. Endowed with a deep and resonant bass voice, singing was his main diversion, in the choir of his church for over 40 years, and as a member of various barbershop groups for 30 years. Additionally, he was a town meeting member in Methuen for 15 years, belonged to the Knights of Columbus, and was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which assists the needy.

He leaves his wife, Clementime (Doyle), sons Richard and Edward Jr., a stepdaught er, a stepson, 12 grandchildren, seven stepg randchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Nicholas J. Zaro died July 11 of a stroke and heart failure in the U.C.L.A. Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif. He was born 85 years ago in Russia and at age seven emigrated to the United States, first to Pennsylvania and later to New York, where he prepared for Dartmouth at the Technical High School in Buffalo, N.Y.

At Dartmouth, Nick played football, was a champion at shot put and hammer throw and a member of the glee club and of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He also attended the Amos Tuck School.

Upon graduation, he joined General Motors and for many years served in various senior executive capacities in Belgium, Spain, Egypt, New Zealand, and Australia. In 1945 he became executive vice president and director of the Eversharp Corporation, where he developed and manufactured the first ballpoint pen in this country. In later years he was in the real estate and investment business in Los Angeles.

Nick is survived by his wife, the former Madeline Carter, his brother Victor, six nieces and nephews, and nine grandnieces and grandnephews.

After cremation, his ashes were spread in accordance with his wishes at the base of the stump of the Dartmouth Pine in the Bema at a service conducted by Dean James Breeden of the Tucker Foundation.

1928

Richard White Lee died June 22 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Dick was bornMay22, 1907. After Dartmouth, where he was a member of Sigma Nu, he attended Harvard Business School. He then was employed by Wm. Taylor Son and Company and Allied Oil Company of Cleveland before joining P. R. Mallory and Company of Indianapolis in 1937. He became assistant vice president and, later, was treasurer of the company from 1962 until retirement in 1972.

In 1948 Dick became a life master of the American Contract Bridge League, the highest rank obtainable in tournament bridge.

Dick is survived by his wife, Rosemary, and four daughters.

1929

Frank Robinson Sullivan partner in Sullivan and Sullivan of Springfield, III., died on March 17. At Dartmouth Frank majored in American history and received his law degree from Harvard in 1932 and his J.D. in 1970.

His 60,000-mile tour on the carrier Essex during WW II satisfied his desire for travel, and he was content to practice in Illinois. He did, however, delight in stories of the old West, and helped organize several historical groups and resurrected such characters as Buffalo Bill's friend, Cactus Jack.

He leaves his widow, Margaret (Noonan), two daughters, and a son.

1930

Richard Wesley Bowlen

died on July 5. He was living in Walpole, N.H. Dick was born in Massachusetts on February 10, 1910. After college he earned a Tuck School business degree, then entered the machine tool industry with the Bryant Chucking Co. of Springfield, Vt. He became its chief financial officer. Subsequently he was an officer with E.G. Staude Mfg. Cos., the Ex-Cell-O Corp., and the Norfolk Paint and Varnish Co. He was also a director of the Material Handling Institute. Until his 1975 retirement Dick was vice president general manager for Accusort Systems,Inc., of Telford, Pa.

Dick was a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and a leader in various capacities for his Dartmouth class: newsletter editor, class secretary from 1955-60 and 1981-83, club president, and class agent in 1985 for which he was awarded the Harvey P. Hood Trophy. He was also a former president of the United Fund.

Dick married Gwenyth Quimby of Newton, Mass., in 1933. She survives him, together with two daughters, Calista Newton and Martha Harrington, and two grandchildren.

Alton Kimball Marsters died of lung cancer and emphysema on July 21. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., on November 25, 1907, and resided in Naples, Fla., although he had spent most of his life in New England.

In 1931 Al took his law degree from Harvard, adding an LL.D. from BU in 1934. He was with the Federal Trade Commission until 1938, joined the American Optical Co. in 1939, and in 1953 moved to the Colt Mfg. Co. In 1956 he became vice president and general manager of Bausch & Lomb, where he continued until his retirement in 1967.

Al was truly a football star at Dartmouth, breaking Red Grange's record for yards gained rushing. He was a member of the Dartmouth Athletic Council for many years. His career included connections with many organizations. He was a director of Optical Manufacturers Association and the Better Vision Institute. He was also chairman of the American Society of Sales Executives and an overseer of Old Sturbridge Village. A1 was active in the College's Third Century Fund and served on the Alumni Council 1958-59

Al married Esther Dewing of Arlington, Mass. in 1935, who survives him together with two daughters, Melinda (Mrs. John M. Mitchell) and Celie.

Robert N. McClory died suddenly of cardiac arrest on July 24, at the time resident in Washington, D.C.

Born in 1908, Bob, after attending Dartmouth, took a law degree from ChicagoKent School of Law, then served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 20 years. He was ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee and ranking Republican on the Legislative Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

On his retirement from Congress in 1983 he joined the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie of Chicago. He also served in the state senate. Although always a GOP loyalist, he took a leading role in congressional hearings to impeach President Nixon that led to the resignation of the President.

Bob worked to gain statehood for the District of Columbia, wrote many articles for legal publications, and was a member of three bar associations. After Dartmouth Bob spent a year teaching English in Switzerland, became pole vaulting champion of Canton de Vaud, then returned to Chicago to study law. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve 1933-37.

Bob was an avid skier and enjoyed scuba diving and tennis. His first wife, Audrey Vesey, whom he married in 1935, died in 1967. He married Doris Susette Hibbard in 1969, who survives him, together with three children by his first marriage, a sister, a brother, six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Joseph Charles Placak jr. died on July 3, of pneumonia following a chest injury incurred in a fall. He was living at the time in Columbus, N.C.

Joe was born in 1907 and after Dartmouttook his M.D at Harvard, then studied pathology at the University of Freiburg, Germany. He had previously received an M.S. in botany at George Washington University establishing a life-long interest in plant raising, notably camelias. Joe was house officer of Children's Hospital in Boston in 1933, served as a member of the Masssachusetts General Hospital surgical service and was a commander in the USNR 1942-47. He was also in private practice in Cleveland for many years.

Joe was a fellow of American College of Surgeons and president of the Medical Directors Club of Cleveland and a trustee of the Diabetes Association of that city. He was president of the-Tryon Fine Arts Center, an officer of the County Historical Association, and curator of its museum. An avid reader fluent in nine languages, Joe was a leader in the Great Books Club. He kept bees, split wood for winter heating, was fond of cooking, and carried out other activities, as he said, to "prevent brain atrophy."

Joe married Edna Davis in 1940, who survives. There were no children.

1932

Robert Edward Fendrich a victim of Alzheimer's, died of pneumonia on June 27 in a nursing home near his residence in Wayne, N.J.

Today we take for granted an international computerized banking system, but few of us realize it was originally researched and developed by Bob Fendrich, beginning with an assignment in 1953 at the Howard Savings Bank in Newark. His concept of online data processing in banking proved so successful, in succeeding years he traveled widely to promote and install systems in New Zealand, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines. In 1974 Bob who also had a master's degree from Columbia retired from Howard as a senior vice president.

During all this time Bob was tireless in his devotion to his College. At our 45th Reunion he received an Alumni Award which cited his chairmanship of the enrollment and interviewing committees in Passaic County and for organizing an automobile club that transported prospective students to Hanover. The citation continued: "You were a member of a local executive committee of the Third Century Fund, an assistant class agent, class treasurer 1963-68, and treasurer of your 40th and 45th Reunions." Bob was also a member of the Alumni Council.

He is survived by his wife, Olive, and by four daughters, Nancy, Barbara, Laura, and Cynthia, and by four grandchildren.

1933

William Carpenter MacCarty Jr. a longtime resident of Norwich, Vt., died of Alzheimer's disease on July 12 in South Boston, Va. He was the son of a distinguished physician at the Mayo Clinic, brother of Colin MacCarty '37, a neurosurgeon at Mayo, father of William MacCarty III'67 who is an orthopedist in South Boston, Va., an uncle of Dr.Robert MacCarty '66.

He was born at Rochester, Minn., studied a premedical course at Dartmouth, was president of Bait and Bullet, a member of Alpha Delta Phi, and belonged to the Sphinx senior society. He earned his M.D. degree from Johns Hopkins, and a master of science from the University of Minnesota while. training in radiology at the Mayo Clinic. In 1942 he joined the staff of the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, later becoming chairman of the radiology department, and was a professor of the Dartmouth Medical School. He was responsible for the training of numerous x-ray residents who held him in high regard. He was president of several medical groups including the Grafton County Medical Society, the New England Roentgen Ray, and the North East Medical Association.

Known as "Dumps" to most of his friends and classmates, he and his devoted wife, Harriet, who predeceased him, were enthusiasts of the outdoors. His skill as a hunter and his success with a fly rod were widely known. Later he led trips to wilderness areas as a guide for his many friends. When the snow fell, he took to skis and the snowmobile. He had a full life and represented the best in medicine and in outdoorsmanship. He is survived by his son William, a daughter-in-law, a granddaughter, and a grandson, William IV.

1934

James Prescott passed away July 6 at his home in Upper Black Eddy, Pa., where he had retired 20 years ago after a career as traveling auditor and then comptroller for New Jersey Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Jim came to Dartmouth as a Tabor grad. He was back stroke on the swimming team, member of Tri Kap, and an economics major. He added a graduate year at Tuck. Born in Aberdeen, Wash., his New Jersey residences included Maplewood when entering Dartmouth, then East Orange, Summit, and Short Hills. After retirement he stayed active in boy scouts, his church, and outdoor life, but Parkinson's in later years prevented his coming to reunions. He is survived by his wife of over SO years, Helen Otto, their daughter Shirlee Ann, and son Charles.

Lester Egger Reeve died from a heart attack July 18 at his home in Bay Head, N.J. He had been mostly retired after a career in investment banking.

New Jersey was his home base, starting with Essex Fells, where he graduated from Grover Cleveland H.S., and then Montclair and Glen Ridge during his commuting years. At Dartmouth he was a member of Chi Phi and an economics major. After ah initial period with Mack Trucks, Inc., as treasurer, he shifted to investment banking and became a partner and general manager of Lazard Freres. In 1954 he began his 30 years with F.S. Smithers & Co., serving as president during his final years there.

Les gave freely of his time and service to local organizations: Board of Health, Little League, Civil Defense, Parent Associations, and he was always there when Dartmouth called interview chairman, class agent, reunion treasurer. Les is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and by his children, Mary Carse, Mark Reeve, and Susan Gates, and by his stepchildren, Kendall Allen and Susan Varkas, and by six grandchildren. His first wife, Alice, died in 1965.

1942

Neil Malcolm Barber died in Tequesta, Fla., on June 16 after a short bout with cancer. Neil came to Dartmouth as a Wheelock Scholar from Lyndon Institute in Lyndon, Vt. At Dartmouth he majored in chemistry and was a member of the Scientific Society. After graduation, Neil went to work for Hooker Chemical Company in Niagara Falls, N.Y. During World War II he worked first as a sales representative for Hooker and later as the first manager of the sales office he established there.

In 1962 he and his family moved back to Buffalo, where he worked until his retirement from Hooker after 40 years of service. He lived his remaining years in Florida with this wife of 11 years, Helga. In addition to his wife, Neil is survived by his son Peter '66 of Kenwood, Calif., and daughters Susan, Marilyn, Patricia, and Judith.

1943

Roger Kahn Wolbarst died on July 6 of congestive heart failure at his home in Jackson, Miss. While at Dartmouth Rod was on the staff of the DailyDartmouth, a member of the Dartmouth Players, played freshman baseball, and joined Alpha Delta Phi. Like many other '43 s Rod graduated early and joined the army, serving in the OSS. He spent two years in the Far East, including eight months behind enemy lines in Burma.

From 1945-48 Rod was with The Washington Post, as reporter and copy editor in the sports department. He then served as sports information director at the College until 1951. His oldest child was born in Hanover during this period.

Subsequently Rod worked as principal or executive with several public relations agencies in New York, and ran his own corporate and financial relations firm there from 1965-70. Thereafter he moved to San Diego, and then Mississippi, where he wrote a weekly sports column for the Jackson DailyNews.

His survivors are his daughter Susan, son Thomas, a granddaughter, and his sister. SUSAN WOLBARST

1948

James Lemuel Graham died after an extended illness at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta on November 13, 1986.

Jim graduated in June 1943 from New buryport High in Massachusetts at age 17 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His first assignment was the V-12 unit at Dartmouth. In July 1945 he was commissioned an ensign at Columbia Midshipman School.

Following active duty Jim returned to Dartmouth for farther study, reentering the navy in December 1948. During the Korean war he served as an engineering officer on two destroyers, one of which, the USS Manchester received a unit citation. Jim's navy career also included duty in Washington, service on the NATO staff in London and Paris, and one year as a U.N. observer on special assignment in the Middle East. Lt. Cmdr. Graham concluded his navy career in 1962 in charge of the training and reserve program for the 4th Naval District.He then worked several years for Electric Boat in Groton, Conn.

Jim is survived by two sisters. He was buried at sea with full honors.

1951

Richard C.Sampson passed away at the Medical Center in Providence, R.I., on June 29 after being ill with Alzheimer's disease for several years.

Dick came to Dartmouth from Millburn, N.J., majored in government, and was a member of Theta Delta Chi and Dragon. Classmates remember Dick for his keen sense of humor and love of sports, especially sailing. Despite a serious auto accident in his junior year, Dick still managed to graduate from Dartmouth and achieve a degree from Tuck in 1952.

Like many others in his class, Dick joined the armed forces after college, serving as a naval officer until 1955. He then entered the insurance business, working for Prudential, first in the Boston area and later in Portland, Maine. He retired in 1979 as sales manager there after 25 years with the company. While in Maine, Dick continued his strong interest in Dartmouth as a member of the local Dartmouth Club.

Surviving are his parents, George and Emma Sampson, his daughter Rebecca Andreozzi; his son Nicholas; his sister Mrs. Joan Jones; his brother Robert; and four grandchildren. He was formerly married to Nancy Adams Sampson.

Contributions in his memory may be sent to Alzheimer's Research Fund, c/o Dr.Robert Harbaugh, Dartmouth Medical Center, Hanover, NH 03756.

1958

Edward Charlton Eppich was struck and killed by lightning at his ranch in Eagle County, Colo., on June 5.

Ed, a native Denverite, graduated from South Denver High School. After completing NROTC at Dartmouth he graduated from the University of Denver Law School. He practiced law in Denver as a member of the Colorado Bar until his untimely death. During his career he tried a case in front of the Supreme Court of the United States.

He enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing, his property in the mountains, and an occasional game of cards. The past five years of sobriety were a great source of pride and pleasure for Ed. He was an active member of the Denver Country Club, Riverside Gun Club, the international golf organization The Good 01' Boys, as well as several professional organizations.

He is survived by his three children, Karl Eppich of Denver; Brett E. Beilock, Orange County, Calif.; and Rhys A. Eppich, Amherst, Mass.

1963

Walter Scott Mills

an executive with National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio, died of cancer at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton on September 3, 1986.

An economics major at Dartmouth, Walt joined NCR as manager in the order approval department in 1965, and became manager of financial analysis in 1971. He was later promoted to director of independent marketing for the Pacific region and traveled extensively in Hong Kong,Tokyo, Australia, Malaysia, and Canada. He earned an M.B.A. from the University of Dayton in 1970.

Walt was very active in his home community of Dayton and for Dartmouth. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Regional Transit Authority and the finance committee of the city of Oakwood. He served as secretary and vice president of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Dayton.

At Dartmouth, Walt was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and the Dartmouth Outing Club and was enrolled in the Army ROTC. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott Mills, his wife, the former Sherry Smith, and two daughters, Melissa and Leslie.

Harold H.Trefethen of Skytop, Pa., died on June 7 at the Allentown Hospital in Pennsylvania. After graduating from Dartmouth Tref earned an M.B.A. from Rutgers, where he also joined the honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.

In 1974, as a partner in the accounting firm of Arthur Young & Co., he moved his family to San Mateo, Calif. He later headed their tax department in Seattle. In 1976 he moved once again, to Woodside, Calif., where he served as vice president-finance for Scripps League of Newspapers.

Tref was active in Republican politics, serving as treasurer for the campaign committees of the Hon. Dixon Arnett and the Hon. Robert Naylor. He was also a member and treasurer of the San Mateo County Republican Central Committee.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth-Diane Trefethen of Redwood City, Calif., his mother Dorothy Trefethen of Skytop, sons Richard and William, daughters Shari Trefethen-Camara and Patricia, a sister, and one grandchild.

1983

William Lance DeGennaro died on July 4 as a result of a swimming accident in Quechee, Vt. Bill had just completed one of his favorite activities, playing a round of golf at the Quechee Lakes course.

Bill, or "Rio" as he was known to his many friends, came to Dartmouth from Woodbridge, Conn., and the Hopkins Grammar Day Prospect Hill School where he was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. As a senior he was captain of all three sports and a National Football Foundation scholar-athlete.

Bill followed his father, Martin '53, to Dartmouth where his athletic accomplishments continued. lie earned four varsity letters in baseball, winning the starting spot at shortshop his freshman year. Making tough plays across the diamond and wily base running earned Bill respect from teammates, coaches, and opponents. Off the field, Bill's interest in learning was great. He majored in psychology, and joined Kappa Sigma.

After graduation, Bill worked at Roadway Express and was most recently special projects administrator-with Aetna Life and Casualty in Hartford, Conn. He was in charge of the company's dental health program.

Bill DeGennaro approached all activities with quiet enthusiasm. Those of us who had the pleasure and good fortune to know him miss his quick smile and the light in his eye. He is survived by his father, his mother Helen, two sisters, and two brothers.