Deaths

This is a listing of deaths reported to us since the previous issue. Full notices, usually written by the class secretaries, may appear in this or a later one.

Charles A. Calder '23 • Oct. 5,1991 William A. Warren '23 • Sept. 27 Charles F. Amelung '24 • Aug. 29 Edward Marshall '24 • March 28,1993 Richard H. Strait '24 • May 4 Edward Renwick '26 • Sept. 22,1993 Samuel E. Fry '27 • March 23 William G. Hollands '27 • Oct. 1 Neal Dow '2B • Aug. 19 William G. Klein '28 • Oct. 14 Robert H. Noeltner '30 'July 20 Francis C. Ryder '30 • Sept. 20 James W. Thorsen '31 • Sept. 19 Elliot B. Noyes '32 • Oct. 2 Bruno M. Saia '32 • Aug. 7 William R. Quinn '33 • Sept. 25 Donald H. Seixas '33 • July 16 Robert S. Turner '33 • Sept. 30 Robert S. Davis '34 • Oct. 10 Morton B. Foster '34 • Oct. 13 Gordon Haverkampf'34 • Sept. 19 Robert P. Kenney '37 • Sept. 4 Dallas Dobelbower '38 • Dec. 1991 Robert L. Stix '38 • Oct. 10 James H. Barr '39 • Sept. 27 George B. Boswell '39 • Oct. 19 John A. Bertrand '40 •July 25 Colin E. Campbell '40 • Oct. 3 Woodrow A. Cataldo '40 • Sept. 12 Donald R. Glaze '40 • Sept. 11 James P. McElroy '40 • July 29 Geroge K. Dreher '41 • Oct. 18 Herbert C. Erfglert '42 • Oct. 9 David A. Cooper '43 • Oct. 8 Charles J. Gray '43 • Aug. 27 Robert H. Gurley '44 • Sept. 14 Thomas D. Circle '46 'July 23 Donald W. Kuhn ' 48 • Feb. 4,1994 Maurice Witherspoon '48 • Sept. 27 Fred Springer-Miller '49 • Oct. 22 Richard D. Ziesing '50 • Oct. 6 Edwin Greenberger '52 • Oct. 17 Barry C. Bishop '53 • Sept. 28 Bruce L. Thornton '60 • Sept. 9 Valerie Kameroff '89 'Jan. 1994

1925

Bradford M. Kingman died at home in Durham, N.H., on September 20. Brad married Jane Tutdein 1927 and earned his master's at Columbia Teachers College in 1929. He was headmaster of the Bancroft School in Worcester, Mass., and of Pembroke Country Day School in Kansas City in the forties before going into banking. He was vice president of the Worcester County Institution for Savings 1953-57, then became executive vice president of Portsmouth Trust Co. in 1957 and rose to president before retiring in 1969. He served two terms as a president of the Dartmouth Club of the Sea and was vice president of the Club Officers Association.

Brad's wife predeceased him. Survivors are his son Bradford, daughters Jane and Ann, several grandchildren, a sister, and one great-grandchild.

Joseph Farquar Leavitt died August 8. At Dartmouth Joe majored in English and was active with the Rifle Club (president), Theta Chi, and the Outing and Canoe Clubs. He started his career as a merchant for R.H. Stearns Department Store, Boston, working his way up to divisional merchandise manager. He was later president, treasurer, and owner of M.T. Bird and Cos., stationers. In the sixties he sold that business and became business manager of the Bryant and Stratton Commercial School in Boston.

For Dartmouth he worked as an assistant agent for the capital campaign and was on the class reunion committee. His wife, Gene, and brother Benjamin '29 predeceased him, and he leaves his daughter Susan MacKenzie.

1926

Richard Dewey Mann died July 27 after a lengthy illness at his home in Boston. He was born in Quechee, Vt., graduated from Berkshire School, and at Dartmouth was a member of Psi Upsilon, Dragon, Cabin & Trail, Round Table, the ski team, and Glee Club. He attended Harvard Business School, was with National Shawmut Bank, and then joined Weyerhaeuser Timber Cos. While living in Kingston, Mass., he became a cranberry grower, and as such was a trustee of the Plimouth Plantation.

Dick's many Dartmouth relatives included his father George 1894, brothers William '22 and Thomas '33, and cousin William Dewey '33 (all deceased). He is survived by his wife, Katherine, a son, two grandsons, a niece, and nephew Dr. Henry Mann '60.

Benjamin Zaeder died July 21 after a brief illness in Dover, N.H., where he had been living for the past nine years. Ben grew up in Worcester, Mass., graduated from North High School there, and attended Dartmouth through 1924. He was with U.S. Steel as a sales representative for many years, retiring in 1972. He was married to Ethel Pierce for 62 years. She survives along with their son, two grandsons, a granddaughter, and three great-grandsons.

1927

Carroll Francis Daley died at home in Plymouth, Mass., July 13. "Cug" prepared for college at Beverly (Mass.) High School, majored in English, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He went on to teach English at Longwood Country Day School in Massachusetts and at Northwestern Mlitary and Naval Academy, Lake Geneva, Wise. He earned anMA in English at Harvard in 1930, then later moved to Chicago in 1934 to work in marketing foam-rubber products. He was an assistant class agent while living in Illinois. He returned to New England in 1954 to form the Daley Foam Rubber Products Cos., and he retired in 1968.

Cug purchased, restored, and maintained the John Burgess homestead near Plymouth, Mass., which dated back to 1769. In 1974 he privately published his book After Kamesit, about the history of the Boot Pond region.

Cug married Kathryn Helmhurst in 1936. They had three children, and she died in 1949. In 1951 he married Mary Kelley, who died in 1982. Survivors are his children David '64, Nancy, and Susanna. Cug had three brothers and an uncle who attended Dartmoudi.

Samuel Edwin Fry died March 23 after a long illness. He came to Dartmouth from Omaha, Neb. He was manager of the Glee Club and a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After graduation he entered the china and glass business with Macy's store in New York City, then Montgomery Ward in Chicago. He founded his own firm, the Charm House of Gifts in New York City. He served as president of the New York Council of Presbyterian Men. He retired to AltaLoma, Calif., in 1978. He is survived by his wife Joanna, a daughter, son Samuel Jr. '56, two sisters, and two brothers.

Robert Cornell Gilboy died at his home in Hendersonville, N.C., on July 16 after a short illness. He came to Hanover from Auburn, N.Y., and majored in history. He worked for The Dartmouth and was a member of Zeta Psi.

Bob spent his entire career in educational publishing. He worked for the F.A. Owens company of Dansville, N.Y., and lived in the New York area until 1941, when he moved to Chicago as advertising manager for The Instructor magazine. He became vice president of Instructors Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Harcourt, Brace, Johanovich, then retired in 1971 to Hendersonville, N.C. He was a director of the Hendersonville Symphony and the Friends of Chamber Music. His hobby was refinishing antique furniture. In collaboration with his three sons, he published a nationally circulated reference manual tor poor spellers, "Spell It Fast." Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, his sons, and five grandchildren.

William G. Hollands died October 1 at a health-care center in Sarasota, Fla. Bill was born and raised in Hornell, N.Y. After Dartmouth he went into the family business, now known as North Main Lumber Company. He was also a director of Steuben Trust Company. Heretiredin 1971 and moved to Longboat Key, Fla. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Dorothy, a son, four grandsons, and six great-grandchildren.

1928

Richard Roane Frame diedjuly 21 in Lexington, Ky. Dick prepared for Dartmouth at Stamford Seminary, majored in modern art, and joined Gamma Delta Epsilon, the Players, and Cabin & Trail. After graduation he taught photography at Antonelli School and was a director of Alpha Indian Rock. He served in the navy as a photographic officer in WW II, becoming a It. commander. In 1946 he formed his own commercial photographic firm. He became so successful he later was awarded the degree of Master of Photography by the Professional Photographers of America. In 1968 the Philadelphia Boy Scout Council gave him the Silver Beaver Award for years of devoted service to the scouts.

His wife, Margaret, predeceased him. He is survived by his son Richard and two grandsons.

Franklin Moore died June 30 at the Abby Delray Health Center in Florida. Red prepared for Dartmouth at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. He joined Sigma Nu, and his major was Tuck School, where he graduated in 1929. He joined the United Fruit Company, where he became corporate secretary seven years before his retirement to Boca Raton in 1968.

Red is survived by his wife, Marjorie, a daughter, three grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters.

Wallace Campbell Pollard died July 23 in Tennessee. Wally prepared for Dartmouth at Philips Exeter Academy and joined Alpha Delta. After Dartmouth he was employed in the advertising department of the Memphis Publishing Cos. He and his wife were active in social work in Memphis.

Wally is survived by his wife, Virginia, and daughter. His brother Joseph Pollard '23 predeceased him.

1929

William Bean Condon died on June 1 in Denver, Colo. Bill came to Dartmouth from Greeley (Colo.) High School, belonged to Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Kappa Kappa, and played in the band. He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 1930 and received his M.D. from McGill in 193 3. He practiced in Denver then spent four years at the Mayo Clinic and received his master's degree from Minnesota in 1940.

He served in the Medical Corps in South Carolina, New Zealand, New Guinea, and Leyte and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He practiced surgery in Denver and belonged to many medical societies. He was associate professor of surgery at the University of Colorado and authored some 30 medical publications.

He leaves his wife, Willa, and two daughters.

John Dix Pillsbury died of heart failure on August 12 in Williamsburg, Va. Jack came from Brockton (Mass.) High School and belonged to Kappa Sigma and Alpha Delta Sigma. He was active with the Round Table and The Dartmouth and majored in English.

He worked for the Boston Globe as a reporter and make-up editor until becoming an information officer in the navy in 1945. He served in Algeria, Italy, France, Norfolk, Va., and with the commander of the U.S. fleet in Pearl Harbor. He performed many community services and became historian of the Atlantic Fleet until his retirement as a commander.

He leaves his wife Jean, a daughter, and a son. His son Judson '61 is deceased.

Walter De Witt Sherwood died on September 14 in Sarasota, Fla. Walt came from Ridgefield Park (N.J.) High School and belonged to Sigma Phi Epsilon. He was on the Aegis board and the interfr aternity council and majored in political science.

He lived in Roxbury, Conn., and worked as a teacher at a Montessori s'chool, as a paper salesman, and in the Lycoming Engine Division of Avco Aviation Company. He wrote several publications on contract bridge and was active on county zoning and budget boards.

He retired to Sarasota. He leaves his wife, Labina, and brother Malcolm '33. His brother Burton '30 died before him.

1930

Alan Bolte died on August 3 of cardiac arrest at a nursing center in Ocala, Fla. His career was in sales and advertising for various organizations, beginning with R. H. Macy in New York, and also including Kenyon & Eckhardt, This Week magazine, where he was advertising director, the industrial-design firm Lippincott & Margulies, and finally Tampax Inc., where he became vice president in 1959. Al entered the navy as a lieutenant (j.g.) in 1943, then served with the Combat Information Center and later on the U.S.S. Appalachian in the Pacific Theater for 18 months, receiving the Bronze Star. He enjoyed acting in amateur theater. Al married Bonnie Robinson in 1934. She survives along with their son and two daughters. He was a member of Green Key at and SAE at Dartmouth.

Paul Hewitt Duback died in Naples, Fla., on August 10, two days after his 86th birthday. He was member of Green Key and TriKappa in college. He majored in business administration, and he received his LL.B. from the University of Wisconsin in 19 36. He practiced law for more than 30 years as a partner in the firm Churchill, Duback & Smith in Milwaukee. He was a director of the Arthritis Foundation of Wisconsin and chairman of the advisory committee of the Milwaukee Protestant Home for the Aged. He was active in various civic associations and was a trustee of the Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee and chairman of the Milwaukee Children's Home. He was in the Army Air Corps Paul married Natalie Rahr, who survives him along with their son, three grandchildren, and Paul's sister.

1931

Richard Arthur Knight died on July 3 at home in Hudson, Mass. Coming from Cushing Academy, Dick was a member of Theta Chi and majored in economics at the College. In April of this year he retired as chairman and treasurer of the Knight Fuel Company, where he was employed for 67 years. He had also served on the board of directors of the Hudson National Bank, of which he was chairman for 12 years until 1993.

His community service included being corporator of the Marlborough Hospital, trustee of Cushing Academy, a National Guardsman for nine years and state guardsman for six, call fireman for 15 years in the Hudson Fire Department, and commissioner of public works for 12 years.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine, two daughters, a sister, and three grandchildren.

1932

Richard D. Cleaves died of cancer August 7 in Louisville, Ky. Dick came to Dartmouth from Cherokee, lowa. He majored in Romance languages and was an All-American lacrosse player and a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He became secretary to lowa Rep. Gillette, then joined Armstrong Cork Cos. During WW II he was with the Foreign Economics Administration.

After the war Dick entered the export-import business. He lived in Japan for three years during the military occupation and became chief of the textile division of a U.S. government agency. He joined Continental Can Cos. and moved to Louisville. In the sixties he and cartoonist Al Capp started a couple of L'il Abner Restaurants. Later he was with the U.S. Department of Commerce and retired in 1974. He lived in Spain for eight years, and he was an active and competitive tennis player.

His wife, Margo, predeceased him by a few months, as did a daughter much earlier. Surviving are his children Peter '66, Richard, and Susan McCarthy, and granddaughter Rachel Cleaves '96.

Richard C. Merrill of Greenfield, N.H., died July 3. In college Dick majored in economics, attended Tuck School, was a member of Kappa Sigma, and played hockey and golf. After working in department-store merchandising he moved to Greenfield and started a frozen-food locker plant. He joined Hayward Farms Inc., a large dairy, in 1951 and retired as president in 1964 after a heart attack. He also served on the board of the Peterborough, N.H., Savings Bank.

He is survived by his daughter Ruth Merrill.

Kenneth I. Todd of Sun City, Ariz., died July 6. At Dartmouth he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. Following graduation he joined W.R. Grace & Cos. until 1942, and while there he earned an LL.B. at Fordham University. During WW II he served as a bombardier in the Mediterranean theater and, after 5 0 combat missions, as an instructor and legal officer. After the war he joined Connecticut General Life Insurance Cos. in Chicago, and in 1952 he returned to Arizona to be with the Valley National Bank as a trust officer. He later was with several law firms in the Phoenix area and served with professional and civic organizations including the Sun Cities Art Museum and the Arizona Bar Association. He was a member of the Dartmouth Alumni Council.

Ken is survived by his widow, Henrietta, a son, and a stepson.

1933

William Douglas May II died on May 24. He came to Dartmouth from Katonah, N.Y., as a graduate of Scarborough High School. He left Hanover before graduation and was employed by Chance-Vought Aircraft in Bridgeport, Conn., but also operated a catde ranch in Sheridan. He was a special agent for the Wyoming Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, and for several years wrote a weekly news column and conducted a radio program for the Sheridan County Farm Bureau.

Bill's marriage ended in divorce. He is survived by his son William D. May III.

John Alden Merrill of Amherst, N.Y., died in Buffalo August 7 after a brief illness. John prepared for Dartmouth at Bennett High School in Buffalo, served on the Green Book and The Dartmouth, and majored in English. He received an LL.B. from the University of Buffalo in 1937.

John practiced law privately in Buffalo 1937-42, then joined the navy and served for more than three years in naval intelligence in New York and the Caribbean. In 1948 he joined the U.S. Veterans Administration, where he rose to the rank of chief attorney of the Buffalo office. He retired in 1976. He traveled frequently in retirement.

John's wife, Dorothy, died in 1986, and he is survived by his sons John and James.

William Elmer Richards died in North Hollywood, Calif., on June 1. He prepared for Dartmouth at Exeter, was a member of Beta Theta Pi, and left the College prior to graduation.

Bill was a talented musician and was West Coast manager for Columbia Records from 1938 to 1939 and owner of KEM Records from 1950 to 1961. In 1962 he launched Val Surf Inc., located in North Hollywood, considered one of the most complete specialized sports equipment companies in the world.

Bill is survived by his wife, Ruth, and three sons.

Richard Alan Rocker died in Sun City, Ariz., on July 27 of a heart attack suffered while he was swimming. Dick prepared for Dartmouth at New Rochelle High School, majored in English (honors), wrote student plays, was a member of Zeta Psi, and played varsity lacrosse.

Dick's career was in marketing and directory sales work in the Bell Telephone System, first with New York Telephone Company and then with Mountain States Tel. & Tel. in Denver, where he moved in 1946.

During WW II Dick served with the 10th Mountain Division. He saw action in the Aleutian, Appenine Mountain, and Po Valley campaigns, was awarded a battlefield commission to lieutenant, and won the Silver Star and Purple Heart. His book This Was Italy recounts the army experiences he cherished.

Dick is survived by his widow, Marion.

Donald Harry Seixas died of cancer on July 16 in Victoria, B.C., Canada, where he and his wife, Doris, had gone on vacation. He came to Dartmouth from Ridgewood (N.J.) High School, was a member of Alpha Delta Phi, and played varsity soccer. He majored in economics.

Don began his career with American Can Company 1933—52, taking out three and a half years to serve in the air force during the war. He joined Weyerhaeuser Timber Company and became industry manager for the plants of the containerboard division headquartered in San Francisco. He and his wife moved to Maui when Don retired in 1974.

Don is survived by his widow, a daughter, a son, and a step-daughter.

1934

Gordon Douglas Haverkampf died of intestinal fibrosis on September 14 in Chicago. He came to Dartmouth as graduate of Culver Military Academy and stayed through 1935 foramaster's degree at Tuck. He was a Phi Bete and a member of Sigma Nu. He served in the navy throughout WW II, ending in Trinidad. In 1946 he returned to Tuck as an assistant professor for a year, but he primarily worked as a self-employed consultant on mortgages and investments. He lived in Chicago most of his life. He is survived by Frances, his wife of 54 years, and by three daughters and three grandchildren.

Paul L. Magnuson died suddenly at his home in Franconia, N.H., on August 21. Paul came to Dartmouth from Phillips-Exeter Academy and was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and Alpha Kappa Kappa. He graduated from Dartmouth and NYU medical schools. He served as a major in the air force during WW 11.

Paul did his residency in New York City and practiced as an ear, nose, and throat surgeon in New Bedford and Falmouth, Mass. At home in Franconia he was an avid golfer and cross-country skier.

Paul served on the Franconia Conservation Cornmission and Master Plan Committee. He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 59 years, four sons, a daughter, and three grandchildren.

William E. Tucker '39

1935

Henry Reginald Bankart died September 25 at his home in Southbury, Conn., of complications from a stroke. He entered Dartmouth from Newton (Mass.) High School and joined DKE, Casque & Gauntlet, and the Glee Club. He was voted Class Poet at graduation.

Reg married Barbara Ganteaume in 1938, served in the navy and started a distinguished career in advertising upon return from service. From 1945 to 1965 he was with Compton Advertising in New York, rising to senior vice president and director. He retired as senior vice president, international, with Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell & Bayles.

Reg served his class as secretary, president, and newsletter editor, and he was a member of the Alumni Council and president of the Alumni Association of New York. He received the Dartmouth Alumni Award.

He is survived by his wife, Babs, two daughters, a son, and five grandchildren.

Gordon Davidson Hislop passed away on July 13 at the Portsmouth, N.H., Regional Hospital. Gordon entered Dartmouth from Salisbury School, and following graduation he studied master brewing in England and New York. He was employed as a brewmaster in the Frank Jones Brewery in Portsmouth from 1936 to 1947 and was a captain with the Newington, N.H., Volunteer Fire Department. He served as a state representative and as a selectman for the town of Newington, and as a member of the town budget committee.

He leaves his widow, Anne, five children, five grandchildren, and a brother.

Charles Wilson Huston died June 24. He made his home in Mt. Union, Pa. Charles was a partner in the family-owned Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln dealership 1935-1969, and later worked as a business manager for Pennsylvania State University.

He served in the army during WW II. He completed only two years at Dartmouth, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He leaves his widow, Jean, and two children.

Bernard Richard Jankoff died July 8 of a heart ailment. He made his home in New York City. Following Dartmouth he graduated from Columbia School of Law in 1938 and practiced law in N.Y.C. until his retirement. In 1940 Bernie married Edith Ragovin. He leaves his wife, two daughters, and a son.

1936

David Oldham Campbell died June 29 at Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community in Cranberry Township, Pa. He entered Dartmouth from Rogers High in Newport, R. I., majored in history, and was a member of Delta Upsilon.

In 1936 Dave joined U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh. He was soon transferred to Detroit, where he worked for about 15 years. He then returned to the Pittsburgh office and was assistant marketing manager there when he retired in 1976. After that he was involved in independent market research until 1985.

Dave was an officer of the Detroit Alumni Association 1946 50. He was a past trustee of the Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Doris, two sons, a daughter, and six grandchildren.

1938

Herbert Davis Harries Jr. died September 11 in South Whitehall Township, Pa. Herb joined '38 from East Side H.S. in Paterson, N.J. He majored in chemistry and was a member of Kappa

Sig and Zeta Alpha Phi scientific fraternity. He did graduate work at NYU then served five years in the marines, serving on Okinawa and winning the navy commendation ribbon and the rank of major.

He married Emilie Kulbe in 1947. After working for a couple of chemical companies he joined the Bally Ribbon Mills, becoming its president. He was a member of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.

He leaves his daughters Barbara and Nancy and his son Herbert D. III. His wife predeceased him.

Louis Hancock Van Dike Jr. died May 6 in Grosse Pointe, Mch. Lou entered Dartmouth from the Trenton (N.J.) High School. He was on the executive committee of the Rowing Club, a brother in Gamma Delta Chi, and graduated from Tuck.

During WW II he served as a navy officer on amphibious landing craft in the Adantic and Pacific theaters. He then made his home in Detroit and in 1946 was appointed a representative of the John A Roebling's Sons organization. In 1956 he joined Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Beane and became an account executive. After 28 years there he retired in 1984.

He was active with the Masons and the Detroit Institute of Arts Founder Society. He is survived by his wife, Winifred, and a daughter.

1939

Robert C. Dickgiesser of Stratford, Conn., died on September 7 after a brief illness. He was a former owner and president of Charles J. Dickgiesser & Cos. manufacturing in Derby, Conn., and a member of several corporate and civic boards. He was born in Derby and attended the high school there. He attended Tuck School and was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.

Bob was a devoted follower of Dartmouth football. After watching Dartmouth break "the Yale jinx" in 1935 he attended every single Dartmouth-Yale game until his death, 58 consecutive games.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary, two sons including Robert '69, three daughters, and ten grandchildren.

Kenneth T. Hugo died April 18 in Yardley, Pa., where he had resided since 1957. Ken suffered cardiac arrest and was revived but remained in a coma for three months.

He came to Dartmouth from Central High School in Bridgeport, Conn., and graduated from the Tuck School in 1940. He was a member of Gamma Delta Chi. He served in the army in Europe and the Pacific during World War II.

Ken worked for the Neptune Water Cos., originally headquartered in Long Island City, N.Y., prior to his retirement in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Violet, two sons, and a granddaughter.

1940

Woodward A. Cataldo died on September 12 at his home in West Newton, Mass. Woody entered Dartmouth from the Waltham High School and was a member ofTri-Kap fraternity, majored in English, and was a cum laude graduate. After a brief stint with American Airlines, he joined his father's real-estate business in Waltham—Cataldo Inc., founded in 1933. Woody became the manager of the firm, where he remained until his retirement in 1988. Renovating and building classical furniture was a major hobby. He is survived by his wife, five sons, and three daughters.

Earl Kochersperger Jr. died on May 12 of brain cancer. He had lived for many years in Greenwich, Conn. He entered Dartmouth from Bellows High School in Mamaroneck, N.Y., majored in English, and was active in football, swimming, and tennis. Except for his 1944-46 stint in the navy as a pharmacist's mate, Earl was employed by the U.S. Rubber Cos. from 1940 to 1960. From 1972 to 1987 he was president of Zipco Inc., a data-processing company. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, two daughters, and a son.

1941

Edwin Howard Anderson died at his home in Nutley, N.J., on July 17. Howie participated in freshman track and the Glee Club at Dartmouth. He spent his senior year at Tuck School but left before earning a business degree. He served in the Army Air Corps most of the time as a noncommissioned officer in the Washington area. He remained in Nutley, working most of his career as a business administrator for Hoffinan-LaRoche, a New Jersey pharmaceutical manufacturer. He never married.

Arnold W. Bartlett died August 2 in Summitt Convalescent Home, Griswold, Conn. Arnie came from Manchester, N.H., and was a frequent performer in The Players' productions. In July 1941 he was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy and served during the war on a patrol craft in the South Pacific, eventually as commanding officer of U.S.S. PC 584. Injured and discharged in 1944, Arnie married Jessica Palmer in Weston, Mass., and began a long career in secondary education. He was head master at Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, N.H, 1948-55. He attained a master's degree at Boston University in 1955 and became high-school principal in Hingham, Mass., and then Glen Ridge, N.J. He subsequently served as superintendent of schools in Norwell and was highschool principal in Windham, Mass., and Guilford, Maine, until his retirement in 1973 and entry into the field of income-tax preparation.

Arnie's wife, Jess, passed away in 1992, and they are survived by five sons, five daughters, and 28 grandchildren.

1942

Robert Walter Shoup died of cancer on August 8 at his home in Wyckoff, N.J. Bob came to Dartmouth from the Collegiate School in New York City. He served as athletic manager for intramurals and was a member of Sigma Nu.

After graduation Bob enlisted as an apprentice seaman in the Coast Guard Reserve and was ordered to officer training at the Coast Guard Academy. He served on a destroyer escort in the North Atlantic and ETO before being discharged as a lieutenant in 1946.

Before and after his Coast Guard service Bob worked with Autographic Business Forms Inc., Mahwah, N.J. He married Tina Paladino in 1950, and they moved to Wyckoff in 1953. There he was active with the Boy Scouts and other community organizations. Bob became president of Autographic in 1959.

Bob is survived by his wife, their son Walter C. II '73, and a daughter.

1943

Robert William Andree lost a lengthy batde with cancer on August 3 in Ithaca, N.Y. Bob was raised in Great Neck, 'NY., and entered Dartmouth from Blair Academy. He saw action in the Pacific as a naval officer with tie Amphibious Forces, earning several decorations.

Bob married Marie Sherry in 1947, and they had three children. He worked for six years with J.C. Penney and Libby Owens Ford, and then in 1952 founded R.W. Andree Inc., a petroleum-distribution firm in Ithaca, and served as president and chair. He retired in 1985.

Bob loved snow and water skiing and other outdoor activities. He was president of Ithaca Kiwanis, belonged to the Elks, City Club, and community chest, and was a YMCA trustee. On retirement he wintered in Palm City. His wife, children, and five grandchildren survive him.

1944

Richard Hanbury Morgan died suddenly in Buffalo on August 11. He was the twin brother of Rodney Morgan '44, who died in October 1993. Rich came to Hanover from East Aurora (N.Y.) High School and graduated from Dartmouth after the war and three years as a supply officer in the navy. He also received his M.B.A. from Tuck School.

He worked in the advertising department of The Buffalo News before joining Fisher-Price, the national toy company, where he retired as an advertising manager after a long career during which he won many national packaging awards. After retirement Rich became an independent communications and packaging consultant.

He was an avid golfer, skier, and tennis player, and was first oboist in the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra. He is survived by his daughters Molly and Catherine.

1945

Wyly McGehee Billing Jr. of Miami Springs, Fla., died on June 24. "Josh" was born in Cincinnati. At Dartmouth he was manager of die wresding team, a Theta Chi member, and majored in chemistry. He served the navy as an intelligence officer in China and Japan and an ammunition inspector in the Bikini Islands. He was discharged as a lieutenant (j.g.)in 1946.

Josh worked for the Hercules Powder Company in Wilmington, Del., as a chemist 1946-48, then married Barbara Rothrock and entered Harvard, where he earned an M.B.A. He then worked for DuPont in Wilmington; Oronite Chemical Cos. in Chicago; Fantastic Gardens in Miami (a tropical plant nursery), where he was owner-manager; and Wollard Aircraft Equipment Company, Miami, as manager of financial accounting from 1968 to his retirement in 1980. Josh was a board member ofFairchild Gardens.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and two daughters.

Ashley McMillan VanDuzer Jr. died of cancer in Naples, Fla., on August 6. He came to Dartmouth from Cleveland, Ohio, and was a member of Sigma Chi and the V-12 program. He later served aboard two destroyers in the Pacific and was discharged as a lieutenant (j.g.) in December 1945.

Ash became a public accountant. In 1958 he joined Avery Adhesive Products in Cleveland, and he later worked for Dennison Mfg. in Framingham, Mass. In 1967 he began his own business as a broker and manufacturer's rep. Later he moved to Duxbury, Mass.

He is survived by his children Ashley M. III, Dorothy Ann, and William.

1951

Milton L. Diemer Jr. died in the Toledo, Ohio, on August 23. He had been working in accounting and finance for Osterman Jewelers since 1953. He was also a financial advisor to Watcor Inc. in Scottsdale, Ariz. Milton is survived by his daughter Nanette, his sons Steven and Michael, and two sisters.

1953

Thomas Lea Davidson diedjune 12 in York, Maine. Tom entered Dartmouth from Gumner Academy, was a member of the DOC, DCU, and Green Key, and managed the hockey team for three years. He did graduate work at Northwestern University and also earned an M.B.A. at Tuck School in 1956.

He was an assistant dean of the University of Connecticut's business school until 1962, then began a career in marketing research with E.L. Reilly & Cos. in N.Y.C. In 1974 Tom and his wife, Karen, founded Davidson-Peterson Associates in N.Y.C, moving its offices to York in 1986. He was a board member of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, the Association of Travel Marketing Executives, Maine Vacation Travel Commission, and the Economic Development Council of York. He was former president of the board of trustees of Berwick Academy.

Tom served in the Marine Corps Reserves for 27 years, retiring as a It. colonel. He also was a certified Maine Guide for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Karen, two sons, three daughters, and five grandchildren.

John Douglas Senne died of a massive stroke on May 2 3,1993. Jack briefly attended law school, leaving to join the CIC Corp., with which he spent two years in Panama. He returned to Chicago and joined B.A. Railton, a major foodservice company where he worked for the next 30 years. In retirement he served with the Executive Service Corp., the International Service Corp., and Education Assistance Ltd. He ran the food-service operation of the Chicago Board of Education and served two terms on the board of overseers of the Hanover Inn.

Jack entered Dartmouth from Proviso Township High School, majored in history, played football, and was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and Dragon. Jack loved golf, and for 15 years he was a member of an eight-man team that toured the world. He served as president of the Chicago Golf Club and was later on the board.

Jack married Rachel Whilmarth in 1959 and had two daughters.

Donald Clark Smith II died unexpectedly in his home in Glen Rock, N.J., on June 21. Don grew up there and graduated from Ridgewood High. At Dartmouth he majored in history, was business manager of the Aegis, and joined Phi Gamma Delta.

Don became a salesman for Carter's underwear and sleepwear company and eventually served as director of market research. He received a degree from Harvard Business School in 1975. After a long career with Carter's, he left to become a private investor.

Don was the father of the Mini-Reunion Association. He was mini-reunion chair for 16 years and in 1992 was elected president of the association and Mini-Reunion Chairman of the Year. An Alumni Fund agent for years, he was the class's chief telethoner. He was a class treasurer, ran the 20th reunion, served on the Alumni Council, and was president of alumni clubs in Georgia, Boston, and New Jersey. In 1984 the College awarded him the Secretary's Citation.

Don was not married. He survived by a sister, Mary Smith Wittcamp, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald. Carpenter Goss '53

1954

William David Donovan died on August 18 after a three-year fight with Lambert-Eaton syndrome and cancer. Bill came to Dartmouth from Medford, Mass., where he attended Mount Saint Charles Academy. During the Korean War he served with the U.S. Army injapan. In 1966 Bill joined the American Mutual Liability Insurance Company in Wakefield, Mass., where he held many positions including group specialist, field sales manager, sales personnel development director, assistantvice president of AM. Life, and assistant vice president of AMLICO and AMI.

Bill was a member of various professional associations and was a longtime member of the National Ski Patrol. He resided in Andover for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, and four daughters.

1957

David Justin Vorse died on September 12,1993, after complications from surgery. Dave was born in Salt Lake City where he attended East High School. At Dartmouth he was an All-American and the NCAA national ski champion. He served in the air force and the National Guard as a pilot and first lieutenant. In 1959 he married Susan Jane Emms, and they had three children. He worked for General Electric in Richland, Wash., and McKinsey & Cos. in San Francisco. In 1968 Dave established his own management-consulting firm in Palos Verdes, specializing in startup companies.

He is survived by his son Scot, daughters Kimberly and Krista Lynn Burns, his second wife, Marie, two stepdaughters, two grandchildren, and his sister Margaret Thompson.

1958

George M. Salkeld III died at his home in Chester Springs, Pa., on June 5 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, and two daughters.

George came to Hanover from Mercersberg Academy, worked on the Green Book, and was a member of the Sophomore Orientation Committee, Delta Tau Delta, and the D.O.C. He majored in English. George served in the marines 1958-60, then began a 34-year career in the glass-packaging industry. When he died he was a district sales manager for the Ball-Incon Glass Packaging Cos., Morristown, N.J.

George served on the East Pikeland, Pa., Planning Commission and was an enrollment interviewer for Dartmouth. He enjoyed showing horses and hunting.

1960

Bruce Lyon Thornton died after a two-and-a-half year struggle with cancer at a nursing home in his native Fort Collins, Colo., on September 9. A high-school athlete and honor student, he majored in English at Dartmouth, joined Sigma Nu, and worked on The Dartmouth. He later enrolled at Stanford Law School, but he became disillusioned with law and joined the army. He then lived in Europe, mainly in Denmark and Germany, for several years.

Bruce returned to Ft. Collins and pursued interests in Buddhism, holistic healing, and outdoor activities in the Rocky Mountains. He worked in advertising but took much more interest in his private work as a composer, poet, and singer.

He is survived by his son DoreCQ, his mother, Mildred, and a sister.

1963

Robert Elmer Bunnell died May 6 at his home in Pittsburgh, N.Y. Bob was pastor of Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church, Chatham, N.J., before retiring in 1993. From 1971 to 1987 he served the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church in Charlton, N.Y.

Bob was born in Brookville, Pa. He joined the Dartmouth Christian Union, and he was ordained in 1967 after graduating from the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. As a minister he worked as a crisis counselor and chaired a peace task force and spoke against nuclear weapons. He helped provide homeless shelters and inner-city tutoring.

Bob is survived by his wife, Judith, two sons, two sisters, and a brother. Contributions may be made to Union Theological Seminary, any of the churches Bob served, or the First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh,

1970

Robert Steele Smith died January 11,1994, at home in Simsbury, Conn. Rob grew up in Waterbury and graduated from the Taft School. He entered Dartmouth with the '69 class, was in Zeta Psi, and was on the Interfraternity Council.

After graduation Rob served in the army with the military postal service in Europe. He went on to receive aJ.D. from the University of Connecticut in 1975. Rob first practiced law as a corporate associate, then as a public defender, and was in private practice in Farmington from 1983 to 1992. He was a member of the board of directors of the AIDS Project of Hartford. Rob dedicated much of his life to bettering the lives of others he considered less fortunate. He is survived by his parents, Harold W. and Elizabeth Smith, two brothers including James '71, and two sisters.