James Joseph Beisman ’55
James Joseph Beisman ’55 passed away on October 1, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. He is survived by Sue, his wife of 70 years, and children James, Janis, Paul, and Tracey.
Obituaries Class of 1955
Search Obituaries Prior to 2010John Ford Barlow ’55
John Ford Barlow ’55, M.D., died September 20, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He is survived by daughters Deborah and Karen and was predeceased by wife Anne. John came to Hanover from Montclair Academy in New Jersey.
Robert M. Wool ’55
Robert M. Wool ’55 passed away on July 3 in New York City. He is survived by daughters Vanessa and Zoe and his former wife, Bridget. Bob came to Dartmouth from Brookline, Massachusetts.
Lester K. “Pete” Henderson Jr. ’55
Lester K. “Pete” Henderson Jr. ’55, M.D., passed away in Hanover on July 8. He is survived by Ann, his wife of 67 years; daughters Heidi and Heather; and five grandchildren. Pete came to Dartmouth from Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Charles Harrison Warner ’55
Charles Harrison Warner ’55 of New York City died on May 22. He is survived by his wife, Julia, and children Anne, Chas, Christopher, Colin, Megan, Perry, Sean, and William.
Thomas Bod Calloway ’55
Thomas Bod Calloway ’55 died on March 22 in Evans, Georgia. He is survived by daughter Lynne and son Thomas Jr. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol Hannah. Tom came to Dartmouth from Gilman Country School in Baltimore.
Paul William Forester ’55
Paul William Forester ’55 passed away on April 10. He is survived by children Lynne, Lisa, and Paul. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Ian Duncan ’55
Ian Duncan ’55 passed away on January 1. He attended the Fay School in Worchester, Massachusetts, then went to Ridley Prep School in Canada before coming to Dartmouth.
Theodore S. Chadbourne ’55
Theodore S. Chadbourne ’55 passed away on March 16 in South Portland, Maine. He is survived by daughters Deborah, Dori, Tania, and Teri. He was predeceased by his wife, Georgia.
Newell Maynard Stulz ’55
Newell Maynard Stulz ’55 died on January 12. He is survived by son Elliot and daughter Amy. Newell majored in international relations at Dartmouth and was a member of Alpha Theta and the track team.
Mark I. Starr ’55
Mark I. Starr ’55 died on December 23, 2023, in Carmel, California. He grew up in New Rochelle, New York, and came to Dartmouth from New Rochelle High School. He majored in government and was a member of Sigma Chi.
George Robert Snelson ’55
George Robert Snelson ’55 died on January 8 in Prescott, Arizona. He came to Dartmouth from Albuquerque. New Mexico. He majored in physics, played on the hockey team, and was a member of Chi Phi and Dragon.
Victor Enwar Sitty ’55
Victor Enwar Sitty ’55 passed away on November 26, 2023, in Mystic, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife, Penny, son Joel, and daughter Rebekah. Vic began his undergraduate education at Dartmouth and completed his B.A.
R. Thomas Schoonmaker ’55
R. Thomas Schoonmaker ’55 died December 21, 2023, at Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and children Elizabeth, Jane, and Timothy ’79.
Gordon Russell ’55
Gordon Russell ’55 died November 25, 2023, in Portola Valley, California. He came to Dartmouth from Vermont Academy and Arlington High School in Massachusetts.
Alfred E. Pill ’55
Alfred E. Pill ’55 passed away on January 21 in Newton, Massachusetts. He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey and David. He was predeceased by Lois, his wife of 65 years.
Charles Ralph Grafton ’55
Charles Ralph Grafton ’55 passed away on December 15, 2023, in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. He is survived by Karen, his partner for 40 years; daughters Sean and Theresa; and son Charles.
Gerald Bernstein ’55
Gerald Bernstein ’55, M.D., passed away on February 15 in Oakland, California. He is survived by his wife, Sophia, daughter Cary ’84, son Clifford ’89, and granddaughter Samantha. After Dartmouth Jerry earned his M.D.
Alan Lucas Andersen ’55
Alan Lucas Andersen ’55 died February 13 in Dallas. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughter Jill, son Scott, and grandchildren Austin, Allie, Augie, Cloe, and Lily.
Donald A. Wright ’55
Donald A. Wright ’55 passed away on November 1, 2023, in Arlington, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Julie, and sons Edward and James. Don majored in art history and was a member of WDBS and Phi Kappa Psi.
Peter Halsey Gulick ’55
Peter Halsey Gulick ’55 passed away at his home in Bend, Oregon, on November 29, 2023. He is survived by children Cindy, Katherine, Kenneth, and Stephen. Born in Phoenix, Peter came to Dartmouth from Deerfield Academy.
John S. Bryan Jr. ’55
John S. Bryan Jr. ’55, M.D., passed away November 4, 2022, in Ottsville, Pennsylvania. Jack combined a distinguished career in medicine with service in the U.S. Air Force.
Leon C. Martel ’55
Leon C. Martel ’55 passed away on September 22, 2023. Leon was a graduate of Newton (Massachusetts) High School.
Ronald Thomas Murphy ’55
Ronald Thomas Murphy ’55 passed away in Estero, Florida, on August 8. He is survived by daughter Christina and son Thomas; wife Catherine predeceased him. Ron came to Dartmouth from Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania.
Paul Merriken ’55
Paul Merriken ’55 passed away in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 1. He is survived by wife Shirley, daughters Alison and Lesley, and stepdaughters Susan, Martha, Barbara, and Carol.
J. Harrie Hogan ’55
J. Harrie Hogan ’55 died December 23, 2022, in Lakewood, Colorado. He is survived by children Barbara, Ellen, Pamela, Susan, Thomas, Carolyn, Deborah, Laurie, and Rita.
Lawrence A. Hagar ’55
Lawrence A. Hagar ’55 passed away on May 11 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen, and children Christopher, James, Kimberly, and Stephanie.
John B. Hunt ’55
John B. Hunt ’55 passed away in Houston on November 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and children Adrian, Cheryl, Harold, and Rochelle.
Irvin A. “Bubba” Levy ’55
Irvin A. “Bubba” Levy ’55 passed away on April 5 in Houston. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and children Heather, Marianne, and Rachael. He was predeceased by son Joseph.
Eliot Swift Lawrence ’55
Eliot Swift Lawrence ’55 died on March 8 in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; children Marcia, Stephen, and James; stepchildren Felicia, Kim, and Buddy; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Hiram Jeffries Allman ’55
Hiram Jeffries Allman ’55 passed away on March 8 in Naples, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Jean, son Hiram Jr., and stepsons Adam and Jay.
A. Brooks Parker III ’55
A. Brooks Parker III ’55 passed away on January 10 in Weston, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Gale; children Julie, Brook, and Reid; and 10 grandchildren. Brooks came to Dartmouth from Waban, Massachusetts.
Richard B. Mount ’55
Richard B. Mount ’55 passed away on December 18, 2022. He came to Hanover from Fairfield, Connecticut. He majored in history and was a member of Dartmouth Outing Club, Air Force ROTC, and Theta Delta Chi.
Preston B. Fletcher ’55
Preston B. Fletcher ’55 died on January 26, 2022, in Ludlow, Vermont. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and children Susan and Glenn.
Frederick M. Lione Jr. ’55
Frederick M. Lione Jr. ’55 passed away on October 26, 2022, in Norwalk, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and children Ginger ’92, Ann, Christopher, David, Heather, John, Sarah, and Ted.
Peter von Stricker Stevens ’55
Peter von Stricker Stevens ’55 passed away on June 16, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter came to Dartmouth from the Hotchkiss School. He was station manager of WDBS and a member of the Glee Club, Green Key, and Air Force ROTC.
Edward G. Barry ’55
Edward G. Barry ’55, Ph.D., passed away on September 22, 2022, in Durham, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Coyla, and sons Alan and Neil. Ed came to Dartmouth from East Denver High School in Colorado.
Andrew S. Beres Jr. ’55
Andrew S. Beres Jr. ’55 passed away on May 12 at his home in Avon, Connecticut. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 66 years, daughter Nancy, and grandson Rainer. Son Daniel died in 2004.
Jay Raymond Olson Jr. ’55
Jay Raymond Olson Jr. ’55 passed away July 7 in Naples, Florida. He is survived by Lyn, his wife of 68 years; children Nancy, Jay, and Chip; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
David Q. Moore ’55
David Q. Moore ’55 passed away in New York City on January 31. A native of Yonkers, New York, David came to Dartmouth from Riverdale High School.
Thomas Tucker Creamer ’55
Thomas Tucker Creamer ’55 passed away on May 11 in San Diego. He is survived by children Cathy, Elizabeth, Kim, and Tucker. Raised in New York City, Tuck came to Dartmouth after graduating from Deerfield Academy.
Herbert Wellington Chandler Jr. ’55
Herbert Wellington Chandler Jr. ’55, known to his family as “Grandpa Herb,” passed away at home in Endwell, New York, on June 26.
Jere Daniell ’55
Jere Daniell ’55 died on May 17 at his home in Hanover. He is survived by his wife, Elena, and children Matthew, Alexander, Clifford, Breena, and Douglas.
Robert C. Brown ’55
Robert C. Brown ’55 passed away in Torrance, California, on October 10, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and stepchildren Sharon, Stephen, Larry, and Tim.
John W. Ballard ’55
John W. Ballard ’55 passed away on April 30 in Los Altos Hills, California. He is survived by children John, Ann, Kathy, Nary, Christine, and Cynthia as well as grandchildren John, Monica, and Kelsey.
James L. Magavern ’55
James L. Magavern ’55 passed away on March 7 in Buffalo, New York. He is survived by children David, Margaret, Samuel, and William. Buffalo was home to “Kim” his entire life.
Thomas M. Hughson ’55
Thomas M. Hughson ’55 died on February 26 in Oneonta, New York. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and sons Frederick and William. Born in Oneonta, Tom came to Dartmouth from Oneonta High School.
Scott Gerrish ’55
Scott Gerrish ’55 died on March 30 in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He is survived by children Caren, Glen, and Scott. Raised in Andover, Massachusetts, Scott was a graduate of Punchard High School.
E. Michael Ellovich ’55
E. Michael Ellovich ’55 died April 3 in Hartford, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife, Lois, and children David and Karen. Mike came to Dartmouth from Loomis High School in Hartford, Connecticut.
Weston E. Bruner ’55
Weston E. Bruner ’55 passed away in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 22. He is survived by children Elizabeth and Terrence. A native of Washington, D.C., Wes came to Dartmouth from Wilson High School.
Louis P. Bierly ’55
Louis P. Bierly ’55 passed away on December 21, 2021, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, and sons Paul, Daniel, and Thomas. Lou came to Dartmouth from West Pittston High School.
Richard H. Barr ’55
Richard H. Barr ’55 passed away on December 30, 2021, in Londonderry, Vermont. He is survived by his daughters, Sabrina and Capucine.
Neal M. Allen ’55
Neal M. Allen ’55 passed away on January 24 in Mineral Bluff, Georgia. He is survived by his daughters, Tracy and Elena. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan. Born in New York City, Neal came to Dartmouth from the Manlius School.
Leo H. “Buddy” Bombard Jr. ’55
Leo H. “Buddy” Bombard Jr. ’55 passed away in late January in Palm Beach, Florida. Buddy came to Dartmouth from Roosevelt High School in Bronxville, New York.
Louis Coburn Turner ’55
Louis Coburn Turner ’55 died at his home in Falmouth, Massachusetts, on December 29, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Lee; sons Stephen ’87 and Brian; and daughter Nancy.
Alvan R. Schwartz ’55
Alvan R. Schwartz ’55, M.D., passed away in Beverly, Massachusetts, on February 1.He is survived by his wife, Janice; children Susan, David, and Larry; and 10 grandchildren.
Davenport Plumer III ’55
Davenport Plumer III ’55 passed away on January 8 in Huntington, New York. He is survived by his wife, Harriet; sons Douglas, Cary, and Eric; and daughter Ann.
David M. Neville Jr. ’55
David M. Neville Jr. ’55, M.D., died on January 14 in Hopkinton, Maryland. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and sons Paul and David.
Ralph E. Miller Jr. ’55
Ralph E. Miller Jr. ’55, M.D., died on November 21, 2021, in Lexington, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Pam, daughter Karen, and sons Alex ’87 and Erik.
Frederic Hyde Hawkins ’55
Frederic Hyde Hawkins ’55 passed away on January 25 at his home in Sarasota, Florida. He is survived by his daughters, Barrie, Cynthia, and Faith. His wife, Priscilla, died in 2004.
Peter A. Greenfield ’55
Peter A. Greenfield ’55 passed away on January 16 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Caroline, and children John, Deborah Ann, Kim, and Kyle.
John D. Bassette Jr. ’55
John D. Bassette Jr. ’55 died on December 21, 2021, in Cornish Flat, New Hampshire. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 63 years, and children David, Gregory, John, and Jeffrey.
James H. Stone ’55
James H. Stone ’55 died November 20, 2021, in Belfast. Maine. He is survived by his wife, Laurie, sons Antony and Philip, daughter Cassandra, and stepson Mark.
Thornton “Tim” Jenkins II ’55
Thornton “Tim” Jenkins II ’55 passed away on September 24, 2021, in Naples, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Jane, and sons Thornton and Wick. Tim came to Dartmouth from Albany Academy in New York.
Eugene Valleau Elsbree II ’55
Eugene Valleau Elsbree II ’55 passed away on October 26, 2021, in Atherton, California. Gene is survived by his wife, Marcy, and sons Mark ’87 and Eugene III.
Arthur Graner Thorne III ’55
Arthur Graner Thorne III ’55 passed away on September 22, 2021, at his home in Palos Verdes, California. He is survived by Bobbie, his wife of 63 years, daughter Karey, and son John.
Richard E. Johnson ’55
Richard E. Johnson ’55 passed away in Dallas on November 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Peggy and sons Brink and Thad. Born in Littleton, New Hampshire, Dick came to Dartmouth from Gardener High School in Massachusetts.
David Lawrence Conlan ’55
David Lawrence Conlan ’55 died on August 28, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is survived by Jane, his wife of 54 years.
John T. Porvaznik ’55
John T. Porvaznik ’55, M.D., retired rear admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), died on June 22, 2021. He is survived by his children, John, Mark, and Mary.
William B. Macurdy ’55
William B. Macurdy ’55 passed away on August 18, 2021, in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He is survived by his daughter, Anne, and his son, John. Bill came from Watertown, Massachusetts. He majored in engineering and earned an M.S.
Robert L. Reis ’55
Robert L. Reis ’55, M.D., a pioneer in cardiac surgery, passed away on January 1, 2021, in Miami. He is survived by his wife, Barbara. Bob came to Dartmouth from Weequahic High School in Newark, New Jersey.
John “Pete” N. Wheeler Jr. ’55
John “Pete” N. Wheeler Jr. ’55 died in Ormond Beach, Florida, on June 21. He is survived by Sue, his wife of 62 years, son Peter, and daughters Robin and Holly.
Matthew B. Weinberg ’55
Matthew B. Weinberg ’55 passed away in San Francisco on June 26. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and sons Daniel ’98 and Mark.
John Kingsley Foster ’55
John Kingsley Foster ’55 died on June 28 in Harwich Port, Massachusetts. “King” is survived by his wife, Margaret, and sons John ’84, James ’86, and Jeffrey ’88.
William Barton Chapin III ’55
William Barton Chapin III ’55 passed away on July 8 in River Hills. Wisconsin. He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 64 years, and children Susan, Scott, Deborah, Dave, and Bart.
John K. Wetzel ’55
John K. Wetzel ’55 died at his home in Fairlee, Vermont, on April 25. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and children Daniel, James, Susan, Deborah, and Thomas. He also leaves 16 grandchildren.
Richard K. Blodgett ’55
Richard K. Blodgett ’55 passed away on April 20 in Hanover. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 63 years, and daughters Susan and Karen. Dick came to Dartmouth from Auburn East High School in New York.
John K. Wetzel ’55
John K. Wetzel ’55 died at his home in Fairlee, Vermont, on April 25. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and his children, Daniel, James, Susan, Deborah, and Thomas. He also leaves 16 grandchildren.
Richard K. Blodgett ’55
Richard K. Blodgett ’55 passed away on April 20 in Hanover. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 63 years, and daughters Susan and Karen. Dick came to Dartmouth from Auburn East High School in New York.
Gustave C. Aberle ’55
Gustave C. Aberle ’55 passed away on April 29 in Folsom, California. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth and Pamela. Gus came to Dartmouth from the Hills School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Barry M. Rubens ’55
Barry M. Rubens ’55 died January 14 in Santa Monica, California. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Jon ’85, Beth, and David; and grandsons Ethan ’20 and Miles ’23.
Peter W. Packard ’55
Peter W. Packard ’55 died on January 14 in Topeka, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Betsy; sons Jonathan, Christopher, and Steven; and daughters Alexandra, Josephine, and Lisa.
Daniel D. Nixon ’55
Daniel D. Nixon ’55, M.D., passed away on January 18 in Miami Beach, Florida. He is survived by Tamara, his wife of 62 years, son Asa ’84, and daughters Victoria ’90 and Naomi.
Bruce C. Newman ’55
Bruce C. Newman ’55 passed away in Denver on November 18, 2020. He is survived by Georgia, his wife of 67 years, daughter Denise, son Greg, and grandchildren Carol, Rebecca, Sarah, and Joshua.
Phillip B. Mayer ’55
Phillip B. Mayer ’55 died on January 30 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and is survived by children Amy, Elizabeth, James, and Peter.
Lynmar Brock Jr. ’55
Lynmar Brock Jr. ’55 passed away on December 17, 2020, at his home in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. He is survived by Claudie, his wife of 57 years, and sons Christopher ’87 and Andrew.
David J. Steinberg ’55
David J. Steinberg ’55 passed away on January 8 in Narberth, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Chaile; children Robert, Jeffrey, and Gail; and grandchildren Ben, Annabel, Chelsea, Eitan and Zachary.
Steven V. Schmieder ’55
Steven V. Schmieder ’55 died on November 15, 2020. He is survived by sons Eric, Howard, and Steve and daughters Elizabeth and Marion. Steve was a math major and member of Chi Phi, Germania, and the swimming team.
Douglas M. Archibald ’55
Douglas M. Archibald ’55 died at his home in Waterville, Maine, on November 13, 2020. He is survived by Debra, a former professor and his wife of 26 years, and children Nathan ’84, Jennifer ’85, Michael, Timothy, and Galen.
Jed Isaacs ’55
Jed Isaacs ’55 passed away in Stamford, Connecticut, on December 3, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Susan, sons Bill and John, daughter Jane, and nine grandchildren.
John M. Baldwin ’55
John M. Baldwin ’55, M.D., passed away in Twain Harte, California, on November 21, 2020. He is survived by Jeanne, his wife of 48 years; daughters Nancy and Cynthia; sons John Jr. and William; and six grandchildren.
Harry Thomas Lewis Jr. ’55
Harry Thomas Lewis Jr. ’55 passed away on November 1, 2020, in Denver. He was predeceased by his wife, Tanya, in 2001 and his son, Colin, in 2018. He is survived by son Kevin, daughter Valerie, and six grandchildren.
Richard W. Swenson ’55
Richard W. Swenson ’55 passed away in his home of Chatham, New Jersey on November 14, 2020. He is survived by his sister, Barbara.
Franklin Ward Rowley ’55
Franklin Ward Rowley ’55 passed away on October 20, 2020.
Ernest A. Arnold ’55
Ernest A. Arnold ’55 passed away on October 3, 2020, in Woodbridge, Virginia. He was preceded in death by Carol, his wife of 58 years.
John Dell Isola ’55
John Dell Isola ’55 passed away on September 16, 2020, in Boston. At Dartmouth John majored in English, played three years of varsity football, and was a member of Kappa Sigma and Sphinx.
John T. Dinan Jr. ’55
John T. Dinan Jr. ’55, M.D., died September 26, 2020, in Scarborough, Maine. He is survived by daughter Shannon and sons John III and Michael. John came to Dartmouth from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Harry P. Guenther ’55
Harry P. Guenther ’55 died on April 28 in Lebanon. Virginia. He is survived by his son, Chris, and his daughter, Kim. A native of Hamburg, New York, Harry majored in history and was a member of Sigma Chi and Dragon.
David B. Heegaard ’55
David B. Heegaard ’55 passed away on August 13 in Wayzata, Minnesota. David was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Joanne. He is survived by his son, Frank, and his daughters, Debbie and Laurie.
Robert E. MacFadyan ’55
Robert E. MacFadyan ’55 passed away on July 28. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, and daughters Kristin and Gwynne. Bob came to Dartmouth from Mount Hermon Preparatory School in Northfield, Massachusetts.
Earl “Bucky” L. Peirce Jr. ’55
Earl “Bucky” L. Peirce Jr. ’55 passed away on August 31. He came to Hanover from Country Day School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a history major and a member of Alpha Delta Phi and Sphinx.
Arthur A. Wellman ’55
Arthur A. Wellman ’55 died June 22, 2019, at Jamestown, New York. He was born in Jamestown and came to Dartmouth from Kimball Union Academy.
Paul Brown ’55
Paul Brown ’55, retired Air Force colonel, died on July 2 in Barrington, Illinois, and was interred with military honors at the Arlington (Virginia) National Cemetery.
Don Walter Hummel ’55
Don Walter Hummel ’55 passed away on March 18. Don came to Dartmouth from North Muskegon High School in Michigan. He majored in economics and was a member of Delta Tau Delta, DOC, and Army ROTC.
Peter Valentine Teal ’55
Peter Valentine Teal ’55, M.D., passed away on February 8. Peter came to Hanover from Omaha, Nebraska. He was a premed student who majored in chemistry and biology.
Gregory Worthington Knowles ’55
Gregory Worthington Knowles ’55 passed away on September 26, 2008, the College recently learned. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes, of the Philippines. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Greg came to Dartmouth from Blair Academy.
Nathan K. Kotz ’55
Nathan K. Kotz ’55 passed away on April 26 in Broad Run, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn, and son Jack. Nick came to Dartmouth from St. Albans School in Washington, D.C.
Peter K. Terplan ’55
Peter K. Terplan ’55, M.D., passed away in Ontario, California, on January 14. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, and children James, Amy, and Walter.
Walter G. Van Dorn ’55
Walter G. Van Dorn ’55 died on February 1 in Boston. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; sons Walter Jr., Gerald, Peter, and William; and four grandchildren.
John H. Krumpe ’55
John H. Krumpe ’55—a top sports administrator in the United States—died March 22 in Callawassie Island, South Carolina. Jack came to Dartmouth from Curtis High School in Staten Island, New York.
Lawrence R. Veator ’55
Lawrence R. Veator ’55 died at his home in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on September 20, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Patti, and children Laura, David, Christopher, and John.
Stuart L. Yunis ’55
Stuart L. Yunis ’55, M.D., died on March 16, 2013, the College recently learned. A native of Flushing, New York, Stuart came to Dartmouth from Jamaica High School. He took a premed course of study, majoring in chemistry-zoology.
Jay Allen Brooks ’55
Jay Allen Brooks ’55, O.D., passed away on December 19, 2018, in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, Jay came to Dartmouth from Cheshire Academy. He majored in mathematics and was a manager of crew.
Herbert Ogden Morse Jr. ’55
Herbert Ogden Morse Jr. ’55 passed away at home on January 20. He is survived by his wife, Jane, and children H. Ogden III ’88, Lynda, and Susan. Ogden came to Dartmouth from Amesbury High School in South Hampton, New Hampshire.
William B. Rollins ’55
William B. Rollins ’55 passed away in Manhattan Beach, California, on February 7. Born in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Bill came to Dartmouth from Foxboro High School.
William Foggle ’55
William Foggle ’55 died April 4 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, and children John and Andrea. Bill was a graduate of Classical High School in Springfield.
Ralph L. Sautter ’55
Ralph L. Sautter ’55 passed away on March 28 in Lexington, Massachusetts. He was always someone the class could count on to make phone calls and contribute advice.
George J. Schmitt III ’55
George J. Schmitt III ’55 passed away in Castle Rock, Colorado, on December 1, 2019. He was born in Geneva, Illinois, and prepared for Dartmouth at Lawrenceville School.
William Richard Stratton ’55
William Richard Stratton ’55 died February 27, 2019, in Santa Barbara, California. Will came to Dartmouth from Dwight Monroe High School in Englewood, New Jersey.
Richard M. Targett Jr. ’55
Richard M. Targett Jr. ’55 passed away on October 15, 2018, in his hometown of Danbury, Connecticut. He came to Dartmouth from Danbury High School and was a member of Kappa Sigma, Dartmouth Outing Club, and Green Key.
Webster Wilde Jr. ’55
Webster Wilde Jr. ’55 passed away on June 25, 2019, in Clearwater, Florida. Web came to Dartmouth from Medford, Massachusetts, after graduating from Governor Dummer Academy.
Gerald Dillon Coffey ’55
Gerald Dillon Coffey ’55 passed away on August 22, 2019, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, and is survived by children Elizabeth and William.
Nicholas W. Fenney Jr. ’55
Nicholas W. Fenney Jr. ’55 died July 29, 2019, in Del Ray, Florida. Nick experienced success as an Air Force officer and business executive.
Barry D. Meiselman ’55
Barry D. Meiselman ’55, D.D.S., died unexpectedly on September 11, 2019, after suffering a stroke during a flight home from Europe. He is survived by his wife, Toba, and children Abby, Jay, and Carol.
Martin B. Friedman ’55
Martin B. Friedman ’55, Ph.D., died at home in Berkeley, California, on April 1 surrounded by children Edith, Max, and Elizabeth. His wife predeceased him.
David M. Corderman ’55
David M. Corderman ’55 passed away on July 3 in Southbury, Connecticut. He spent only one year in Hanover, but had a strong attachment to Dartmouth.
Edward M. Hunter ’55
Edward M. Hunter ’55 passed away June 6, 2017, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Sharon. Colorado was always home for Ed.
Joseph L. Kagle Jr. ’55
Joseph L. Kagle Jr. ’55 passed away on July 12 in Waco, Texas. He came to Dartmouth from Perry High School in Pittsburgh.
Robert Earl Cleveland II ’55
Robert Earl Cleveland II ’55 died June 6 in Cary, North Carolina. From Marine Corps officer to Presbyterian minister, Bob had a career filled with service to others.
Robert A. Perkins ’55
Robert A. Perkins ’55 passed away on September 17, 2018, in St. Michaels, Maryland. Bob came to Dartmouth from Bay Village, Ohio.
William Richard Stratton ’55
William Richard Stratton ’55 died February 27 in Santa Barbara, California. Will came to Dartmouth from Dwight Monroe High School in Englewood, New Jersey.
William Carl Kofoed ’55
William Carl Kofoed ’55 died December 5, 2018, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Bill came to Dartmouth from Edison High School in Miami. He majored in English and wrote for The Dartmouth.
John C. Cavanagh ’55
John C. Cavanagh ’55 passed away on March 30 in San Antonio, Texas. John came to Dartmouth from Northampton, Massachusetts. He majored in history and was a member of the Dartmouth Players and Kappa Kappa Kappa.
Donald Meredith Kurth ’55
Donald Meredith Kurth ’55 died on November 34, 2018, in West Hartford, Connecticut. A native of Chevy Chase, Maryland, Don came to Dartmouth from Woodrow Wilson High School.
Jay Allen Brooks ’55
Jay Allen Brooks ’55 passed away on December 19, 2018, in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, Jay came to Dartmouth from Cheshire Academy. He majored in mathematics and was crew manager.
Richard M. Targett Jr. ’55
Richard M. Targett Jr. ’55 passed away on October 15, 2018, in his hometown of Danbury, Connecticut. He came to Dartmouth from Danbury High School and was a member of Kappa Sigma, Dartmouth Outing Club, and Green Key.
Robert A. Perkins ’55
Robert A. Perkins ’55 passed away on September 17, 2018, in St. Michaels, Maryland. Bob came to Dartmouth from Bay Village, Ohio.
C. Raymond Durkee ’55
C. Raymond Durkee ’55 passed away on September 24, 2018, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and daughters Jane, June, and Nancy.
David Peter Miller ’55
David Peter Miller ’55, a native of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away in Durham, North Carolina, on December 24, 2017. Dave came to Dartmouth from Hotchkiss School.
Dean C. Allard Jr. ’55
Dean C. Allard Jr. ’55 died on September 27, 2018, in Falls Church, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Connie, sons Scott and Hunt, daughter Elizabeth, and five grandchildren.
Laurence R. Veator ’55
Laurence R. Veator ’55 died at his home in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on September 20, 2018.
R. Ronan Campion ’55
R. Ronan Campion ’55 passed away on October 10, 2018, in Vero Beach, Florida. He is survived by sons Brian and Eric and grandsons Zachariah and Noah. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie.
Eric J. Bergstrom ’55
Eric J. Bergstrom ’55 died in Pompano Beach, Florida, on November 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Sherry, Karin, Barrie, Kristin, Kim, Eric Jr., and Kenith; and 23 grandchildren.
Donald E. Aronson ’55
Donald E. Aronson ’55 died May 8 in Saddlebrook, New Jersey. He came to Dartmouth from Newton (Massachusetts) High School. He majored in mathematics and was a member of Pi Lamda Phi, the rifle team, WDBS, and Air Force ROTC.
Bruce Bergquist ’55
Bruce Bergquist ’55 passed away on March 30 in Olympia, Washington. He came to Dartmouth from Worchester (Massachusetts) Academy. Bruce majored in English and was a member of Delta Tau Delta and Navy ROTC.
Robert T. Taylor ’55
Robert T. Taylor ’55 passed away in Beaufort, North Carolina, on May 16. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and daughters Laura, Lindsey, Margaret, and Mary.
Carl G. Weisenfeld ’55
Carl G. Weisenfeld ’55 passed away in Livingston, New Jersey, on March 27, 2017. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Carl came to Dartmouth from Passaic High School. He majored in history and was a member of the Forensic Union and WDBS.
John W. Fitzpatrick ’55
John W. Fitzpatrick ’55 died December 22, 2017, in Cheshire, Connecticut. He came to Dartmouth from Hamden (Connecticut) High School and majored in geology. He was a member of the Geological Society, Phi Sigma Kappa, and ROTC.
John H. Cogswell ’55
John H. Cogswell ’55 passed away on June 1 in Needham, Massachusetts. He is survived by daughters Julie and Catherine and grandchildren Jacob, Isaac, and Kiernan.
William F. Gavitt Jr. ’55
William F. Gavitt Jr. ’55 died May 8 in Riverside, California. He came to Dartmouth from Waverly High School in Rhode Island and majored in geography.
Roger S. Young ’55
Roger S. Young ’55 died on March 30 in San Diego. He came to Dartmouth from Merion High School in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Edward J. Willi Jr. ’55
Edward J. Willi Jr. ’55 passed away June 24 in Redding, Connecticut. He leaves Cecilia, his wife of 57 years, daughter Denise and three grandchildren. Ed came to Dartmouth from Trinity School in New York.
Earl Fain III ’55
Earl Fain III ’55 died April 29 in Dallas. A native of Dallas, Earl came to Dartmouth from Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. He majored in geology and was a member of Alpha Delta Phi.
James H. Cavanaugh ’55
James H. Cavanaugh ’55 passed away December 17, 2017. Jim came to Dartmouth from Northampton High School in Massachusetts. He majored in history and was a member of the Dartmouth Christian Union and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Randolph Jennison Hayes ’55
Randolph Jennison Hayes ’55 died January 19 in Jensen Beach, Florida.
David Peter Miller ’55
David Peter Miller ’55 passed away in Durham, North Carolina, on December 24, 2017. A native of Poughkeepsie, New York, Dave came to Dartmouth from Hotchkiss School. He majored in English and philosophy.
William Murray Wilbur Jr. ’55
William Murray Wilbur Jr. ’55 died November 6, 2017, in Tilton, New Hampshire. He came to Dartmouth from nearby Lebanon High School. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta and Air Force ROTC. Bill earned an M.B.A.
John P. Bailey Jr. ’55
John P. Bailey Jr. ’55 died September 28, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He came to Dartmouth from the McDonough School in Troy, Ohio. Jack majored in English and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi, the lacrosse team and NROTC.
Charles Dunbar Pulis Jr. ’55
Charles Dunbar Pulis Jr. ’55 died in Westfield, New Jersey, on November 11, 2017. “Bud” came to Dartmouth from Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut.
Mark Paul Zimmerman ’55
Mark Paul Zimmerman ’55 passed away November 20, 2017. A native of New York City, Paul came to Dartmouth from Bronx High School of Science. He majored in pre-law and was a member of WDBS and Tau Epsilon Phi.
Glendon Richard Wathen ’55
Glendon Richard Wathen ’55 passed away June 25, 2017. Coming to Dartmouth from Fort Fairfield, Maine, Glen joined the Navy ROTC and graduated from Tuck School of Business.
Sterling Cox Klinck ’55
Sterling Cox Klinck ’55 passed away May 1, 2017. A native of Buffalo, New York, Sterling came to Dartmouth from Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Joseph Bolton Hick ’55
Joseph Bolton Hick ’55, M.D., died March 1, after a lifetime of service to his country and to the medical profession. Joe came from Delta, Colorado, and at Dartmouth majored in premed.
Carl Lewis Swenson II ’55
Carl Lewis Swenson II ’55 passed away on February 4 in Nashua, New Hampshire. He lived a generous and caring life of service to others.
Paul G. Finegan ’55
Paul G. Finegan ’55 passed away March 29. Raised in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, Paul came to Dartmouth from Episcopal Academy. He joined the Air Force ROTC program and was a member of Chi Phi and the varsity Glee Club.
Edward Lee Storrs ’55
Edward Lee Storrs ’55 died April 16. He came to Dartmouth from Loomis Chafee School in West Hartford, Connecticut. He majored in psychology and was a member of the track team and Sigma Chi.
Jon T. Anderson ’55
Jon T. Anderson ’55 passed away on November 6, 2016, in Burlington, Vermont. Jon was a native of Troy, New York, who came to Dartmouth from Albany Academy. He majored in education and was an outstanding athlete.
Nathan Putnam Doty ’55
Nathan Putnam Doty ’55 passed away November 22, 2016, in Braintree, Massachusetts. He is survived by Carol, his wife of 38 years, and sons Stephen and Glen. Doty came to Dartmouth from Milton Academy in Massachusetts.
John C. Lewis ’55
John C. Lewis ’55 died on September 11, 2016. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he came to Dartmouth from Concord High School in New Hampshire.
G. Gale Roberson Jr. ’55
G. Gale Roberson Jr. ’55 passed away September 12, 2016, in his home in Wilmette, Illinois. Gale came to Hanover from Loyola High School in Wilmette.
John Byrd Chafee ’55
John Byrd Chafee ’55 died June 27 at his home in Denver. John came to Dartmouth from South High School in Denver and graduated with a major in English.
David Emerson Huff ’55
David Emerson Huff ’55 passedaway on May 6 in Shoreline, Washington. He came to Dartmouth from Ridgeway (New Jersey) High School. He majored in government and was a member of the Undergraduate Council.
Lane Woodworth “Woody’ Goss ’55
Lane Woodworth “Woody’ Goss ’55 died on May 6. He is survived by sons Charles ’84, Philip ’89 and Edward, Tu’86. His wife, Nancy, passed away in 2007. Woody entered Dartmouth from Worcester Academy in Massachusetts.
James Whitney Hall III ’55
James Whitney Hall III ’55, M.D., passed away on March 28 at his home in Medford, Oregon. Jim came to Dartmouth from Traverse City High School in Michigan. He took premed courses and was a member of the track team and Sigma Nu.
Richard Theodore Bueschel Jr. ’55
Richard Theodore Bueschel Jr. ’55 passed away March 24 in Vero Beach, Florida. A native of Plainfield, New Jersey, Dick came to Dartmouth from Plainfield High School.
Nelson C. Nicholson ’55
Nelson C. Nicholson ’55 died November 2, 2015, in New Haven, Connecticut. Nelson came to Dartmouth from West Haven High School. He majored in sociology and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Pre-Law Club.
Richard James Hastings ’55
Richard James Hastings ’55, M.D., died December 31, 2015, in Woodstock, Vermont, after a yearlong struggle with cancer. Dick came to Dartmouth from Groton (New York) High School.
Paul Mannes ’55
Paul Mannes ’55 died January 20 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Paul came to Dartmouth from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C.
James Clark Mickle ’55
James Clark Mickle ’55, M.D., died September 22, 2015, after a long battle with brain cancer in Ross, California. Jim came to Dartmouth from Chadwick School in San Francisco. He was a premed student majoring in chemistry-zoology.
Thomas Henry Roulston Jr. ’55
Thomas Henry Roulston Jr. ’55 passed away on October 7, 2015, in Cleveland. Raised in New York City, Tom graduated from the Choate School.
Theodore Ely Jr. ’55
Theodore Ely Jr. ’55 died July 26, 2015, at his home in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He came to Dartmouth from Providence Country Day School, living at that time in Rumford, Rhode Island.
Ronald Otto Himberg ’55
Ronald Otto Himberg ’55 died on May 10, 2015, in Manlius, New York. He attended East High School in Syracuse, New York, prior to entering Dartmouth. “Dutch” majored in electrical engineering and was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa.
John Stevens Rossiter ’55
John Stevens Rossiter ’55 died on May 15, 2015, in Pasadena, California. He graduated from Edina (Minnesota) High School. Ross was active as an undergraduate, joining Alpha Delta and the Sphinx.
Milo Ritter White Jr. ’55
Milo Ritter White Jr. ’55, Ph.D., died in Saline, Michigan, on June 24, 2015. He attended Detroit public schools and graduated from Mercersburg Academy before entering Dartmouth.
William Ruston Carter Jr. ’55
William Ruston Carter Jr. ’55 died on November 5, 2011, the College recently learned. Bill came to Dartmouth after graduating from the Rivers Country Day School in Weston, Massachusetts.
Neale Wilke Clapp ’55
Neale Wilke Clapp ’55 died on March 18, 2015. He came to Dartmouth from Maplewood, New Jersey, and majored in English.
Joseph Martin Giden ’55
Joseph Martin Giden ’55 died on September 17, 2014, after a brief illness. Joe was born in N.Y.C. and attended Bronx High School of Science. He majored in government and served as technical director of the campus radio.
Benjamin Fulton Jr. ’55
Benjamin Fulton Jr. ’55 of Oceanville, New Jersey, died on April 19, 2014. “Bernie” came to Hanover from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, having graduated from William Penn High School.
Robert Marcus Saidel ’55
Robert Marcus Saidel ’55 died October 24, 2009, in Milan, Italy, where he had resided for many years, the College has recently learned.
James Philip Donohue ’55
James Philip Donohue ’55 passed away on November 5, 2014. A resident of Clinton, Massachusetts, Jimmy came to Dartmouth from Clinton High School.
Robert Gilmore Hadley ’55
Robert Gilmore Hadley ’55 died July 15, 2014. Bob entered Dartmouth from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio. He majored in economics and joined Phi Delta Theta, becoming president in his senior year.
Peter Mentz Jebsen ’55
Peter Mentz Jebsen ’55 died July 10, 2014. He came to Dartmouth from Kristiansand, Norway, and competed in track and cross country. He was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and DOC and graduated from Tuck School in 1956.
John Percival Meyer ’55
John Percival Meyer ’55 died on November 11, 2014. He was described by son Will as “the best man I ever knew.” John came to Dartmouth from Westfield (Massachusetts) High School.
Eric James Moore ’55
Eric James Moore ’55 died in Vista, California, on July 21, 2014. He came to Dartmouth from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. Eric left before graduating and became a Navy fighter pilot.
Thomas Mills Fulton ’55
Thomas Mills Fulton ’55 passed away on July 14, 2014. Tom graduated from Bexley High School while residing in Columbus, Ohio, before coming to Hanover.
Robert Norwood Keane ’55
Robert Norwood Keane ’55, Ph.D., died on December 21, 2013. He came to Dartmouth after having graduated from Forest Hills High School. He majored in English and was the managing editor of The Dartmouth in his senior year.
David Keith Page ’55
David Keith Page ’55 died on July 1, 2014. He came to the College from Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from the Rayen School.
Bernard Richard Siskind ’55
Bernard Richard Siskind ’55 passed away on June 16, 2014. A graduate of Bronx High School of Science, Bernie came to Dartmouth, where he received an A.B. as well as an M.B.A. from Tuck School.
Timothy Ross Hutchinson ’55
Timothy Ross Hutchinson ’55 died on February 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. He came to college from Episcopal Academy while living in Merion Station, Pennsylvania.
Richard Arthur Snell ’55
Richard Arthur Snell ’55 died January 7, 2014, in Daytona Beach, Florida. He attended Dartmouth after graduating from New Brunswick (New Jersey) High School, while living in Milltown, New Jersey.
Daniel Anzel ’55
Daniel Anzel ’55, a longtime resident of California, died on November 21, 2013. He came to Dartmouth from Blair Academy in New Jersey.
Richard Randolph Forsberg ’55
Richard Randolph Forsberg ’55 died on December 30, 2013. Dick came to school from Manchester, New Hampshire, having graduated from Mount Hermon School.
Paul Felix Jacobson ’55
Paul Felix Jacobson ’55 of Easton, Connecticut, died May 8, 2011. Paul graduated from New Rochelle (New York) High School and was active at Dartmouth as a member of the DOC, Yacht Club, Camera Club and Canoe Club.
John Howard Johnson ’55
John Howard Johnson ’55 passed away on December 18, 2013, in Conway, Michigan. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt, but was raised in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Oil City High School.
Arthur Joseph Mackey ’55
Arthur Joseph Mackey ’55, better known as “Skip,” died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 9, 2013. He came to Dartmouth from Glens Falls, New York.
Roger Raymond Sherman ’55
Roger Raymond Sherman ’55 died of pneumonia complications on October 14, 2013. At his death Roger resided in Ashburn, Virginia.
Frank Jonathan Tepper ’55
Frank Jonathan Tepper ’55 died peacefully at home on November 28, 2013.
Everett Patrick Borghesani ’55
Everett Patrick Borghesani ’55 died on August 30, 2013, in Bryn Mawr Hospital. Ev came to Dartmouth from Duxbury, Massachusetts, where he attended high school.
Joseph Anthony Gahn ’55
Joseph Anthony Gahn ’55 died on August 12, 3013, in East Corinth, Vermont. Tony graduated from Hoosick Falls (New York) High School before entering Dartmouth.
Arnold Mortimer Katz ’55
Arnold Mortimer Katz ’55 died on December 9, 2012, in New York City, where he had resided for more than 40 years.
Richard Paul Brief ’55
Richard Paul Brief ’55, Ph.D., died on May 24. Dick came to Dartmouth from Maplewood, New Jersey, having graduated from Columbia High School. He was a member of Pi Lambda Phi and Air Force ROTC. Dick received an A.B.
Lewis Robert Weintraub ’55
Lewis Robert Weintraub ’55, M.D., of Dedham and North Falmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on August 18. Lew came to Dartmouth from Brooklyn. He was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi, Yacht Club, Aegis and Alpha Kappa Kappa.
David Earl Winograd ’55
David Earl Winograd ’55, D.D.S., died at home on July 17 after a brief illness. Dave graduated from Lynn (Massachusetts) English High School and obtained a B.S. in zoology from Dartmouth.
William Buckley Frisch ’55
William Buckley Frisch ’55 died on March 30. “Buck” came to Dartmouth from Towson High School, where he played on a championship lacrosse team his senior year.
Thomas Fletcher Kinnamon ’55
Thomas Fletcher Kinnamon ’55 died April 13 at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, New Jersey. Tom came to Dartmouth after graduating from Charleston (West Virginia) High School.
Robert Daniel Musser Jr. ’55
Robert Daniel Musser Jr. ’55, the chairman emeritus of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, and gracious host of the 2011 mini-reunion, passed away in Lansing, Michigan, on April 13 of congestive heart failure.
William Honeycut Bickford ’55
William Honeycut Bickford ’55 died on June 2, 2013. He came to college from Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, having graduated from Upper Darby High School.
Howard Randall Deming ’55
Howard Randall Deming ’55, M.D., died peacefully with his family at his bedside on May 5. A Vermonter by birth, he attended Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans and for one year Hotchkiss School before matriculating at Dartmouth.
Wayne Estey Cliff ’55, Tu’56
Wayne Estey Cliff ’55, Tu’56, died on March 17 following a long battle with respiratory failure. He came to Dartmouth from Chicago on a Navy ROTC scholarship and earned a A.B., and then an M.B.A. from Tuck in 1956.
Paul Norseng Craig ’55
Paul Norseng Craig ’55 passed away on March 18. He attended West High School in Madison, Wisconsin, before attending Dartmouth. Paul graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a degree in animal husbandry.
Malcolm Shoor Roth ’55
Malcolm Shoor Roth ’55, M.D., a lifelong resident of Hartford, Connecticut, and vicinity, died on March 18 after a long battle with cancer. He attended William H.
Francis Joseph Chase ’55
Francis Joseph Chase ’55 died on December 11, 2012. Always an active member of our class and participant in many Dartmouth activities, Frank will be deeply missed.
Robert Watson Alvord ’55
Robert Watson Alvord ’55, Esq., died at home on August 27, 2011. Bob came to Dartmouth from St. Albans School in Washington, D.C. He later served as a trustee at that institution.
David Eaton Elder ’55
David Eaton Elder ’55 died at the Hospice Center of Charleston, South Carolina, on September 9, 2012. Entering the College from Amherst High School, Dave participated in crew and received a degree in modified art (architecture).
Elliott T. Hersey ’55
Elliott T. Hersey ’55 died on August 30, 2012, in Concord, New Hampshire. He was born and raised in Winchester, Massachusetts, graduated from high school there and spent one year at Kimball Union Academy.
William Francis Kehoe ’55
William Francis Kehoe ’55 died at his home in Concord, Massachusetts, on October 22, 2012. He grew up in Medford, Massachusetts, attended Medford High School and graduated from Dartmouth, Phi Beta Kappa, with an English degree.
Malcolm Robert Balsam ’55
Malcolm Robert Balsam ’55 died in Lake Worth, Florida, on May 27, 2011. A non-graduate, he came to Dartmouth from Port Chester (New York) High School and resided his freshman year in Hitchcock.
William Sheldon Bronk ’55
William Sheldon Bronk ’55, M.D., passed away on July 13, 2012, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston, Vermont. Bill graduated from Pelham (New York) High School, and subsequent to Dartmouth received his M.D.
Robert Wright Garver ’55
Robert Wright Garver ’55 died on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on July 12, 2012. A graduate of New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois, Bob attended Dartmouth on a Navy scholarship.
John Allen Rocray ’55
John Allen Rocray ’55, a respected lawyer, died on August 18, 2012, at home in Brattleboro, Vermont. He was a graduate of Winchester (Massachusetts) High School, Hebron Academy and after Dartmouth earned a law degree from Cornell.
Briscoe Baldwin Lang ’55
Briscoe Baldwin Lang ’55 died peacefully June 6 after a short illness. He came to Dartmouth from Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
Richard Dennis Batchelder ’55
Richard Dennis Batchelder ’55 died February 14. Dick entered Dartmouth after graduating from St. John’s Preparatory School, where he was captain of the baseball and basketball teams.
Bruce Raymond Gardener ’55
Bruce Raymond Gardener ’55 died on April 14, 2011, in Prescott, Arizona. Bruce came to Dartmouth from West Englewood, New Jersey, graduating from Teaneck (New Jersey) High School.
William Hartwell Perry Jr. ’55
William Hartwell Perry Jr. ’55 died unexpectedly on February 18, 2011, after a visit to England. “Hart” came to Dartmouth from West Newton, Massachusetts.
Albert Frank Petrone ’55
Albert Frank Petrone ’55 died on August 10, 2010, in his longtime home state of Colorado. Al attended Cathedral High School in Denver before matriculating at Dartmouth. He was a member of Kappa Sigma and the Newman Club and majored in zoology.
Thomas Carlsen ’55
Thomas Carlsen ’55 , Ph.D., died in Homer, New York, on April 2, 2011. He came to Hanover from Cushing Academy, which he attended while living with his family in Ashburnham, Massachusetts.
Charles Bernard Carpenter ’55
Charles Bernard Carpenter ’55 died September 30, 2011, after a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. As a premedical student and Rufus Choate Scholar, he attended Dartmouth Medical School as an undergraduate, subsequently receiving his M.D.
Frederick Howard Crocker ’55
Frederick Howard Crocker ’55 died in Herkimer, New York, his birthplace, on September 01, 2011. Fred came to Dartmouth from Kimball Union Academy.
John George Demas ’55
John George Demas ’55 died August 12, 2011, at the home of his daughter Cindy in Queensbury, New York. John graduated from Glens Falls (New York) High School as president of his class and received a degree from Dartmouth as well as an M.B.A.
Donald Park Mix ’55
Donald Park Mix ’55 died at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, on January 24, 2011. Don came to Dartmouth from Worcester Academy in Massachusetts.
Blake Warren Irons
Blake Warren Irons died on December 18, 2010. He came to Dartmouth from Alexandria, Virginia, and Williston Academy. As an undergraduate Blake was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and served WDBS as an Ivy League representative and business manager.
William Alexander Ross
William Alexander Ross died June 24, 2010. Bill graduated from West High School in Rockford, Illinois. At Dartmouth he was a member of the bank, ROTC and rifle team while earning a Tuck-Thayer degree.
Mordecai Shepard Jackson ’55
Mordecai Shepard Jackson ’55 died January 5, 2010. He attended Classical High School in Worcester, Massachusetts, prior to Dartmouth. Shep majored in mathematics and was an active member in the DOC.
Rex Maharg Martin ’55
Rex Maharg Martin ’55 died on July 5, 2010. He lived in Colorado and graduated from Grand Junction (Colorado) High School. At Dartmouth Rex majored in government and was a member of the Prelaw Club.
Robert Nicholas Primo ’55
Robert Nicholas Primo ’55 passed away on July 10, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Syracuse, New York.
Jay C. Whitehair Jr. ’55
Jay C. Whitehair Jr. ’55 died unexpectedly on December 13, 2010, when involved in a pedestrian/vehicle accident. Jay entered Dartmouth from Kimball Union Academy, living at that time in Scarsdale, New York.
Allen Eugene Palmquist ’55
Allen Eugene Palmquist ’55 died on February 4 following a brief battle with cancer. Always a Missourian he came to Dartmouth from Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School. The Green Book says he was called “The Palm” but later preferred Allen.
Joseph Vincent Pluto ’55
Joseph Vincent Pluto ’55 died on September 24, 2009, in Lady Lake, Florida.
Peter Campbell Thompson ’55
Peter Campbell Thompson ’55 died of a stroke on January 3. Peter came to Dartmouth from Providence, Rhode Island, via Deerfield Academy.
Henry Belous Maretz ’55
Henry Belous Maretz ’55, Esq., died on January 11 in Goodyear, Arizona. Hank attended Hopkins Grammar School while residing in New Haven, Connecticut, prior to matriculating at Dartmouth. He was a member of Pi Lambda Phi.
Warren Smock Hance ’55
Warren Smock Hance ’55, known better as “Skip,” died on February 26, 2009, at home in Grantham, New Hampshire. Skip lived in Fair Haven, New Jersey, and attended Lawrenceville Prep prior to entering Dartmouth.
Robert David Leffert ’55
Robert David Leffert ’55 died at Massachusetts General Hospital on December 7, 2008, of complications from melanoma. He was a member of the camera club, Dartmouth College Union, Handel Society and The Daily Dartmouth.
