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. After the Army he returned to Rockford, working as an engineer, and moved to the Twin Cities where he finished as senior vice president of Eaton Corp. hydraulics division. By our 55th reunion Bill was retired and living in Longboat Key, Florida, though maintaining a toe in Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife, Corinne, and sons David and Gordon.



Portfolio

Book cover Original Sin with photo of hands over face
Alumni Books
New titles from Dartmouth writers (July/August 2025)
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Inspiration in the Adirondacks
Artist Catherine Ross Haskins ’94 transforms an old grain mill into a vibrant arts hub.
Comeback Story

Alumni first returned to campus for official reunions in 1855.

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Martin “Marty” Citron ’81
A 30-year veteran of the CDC on global health

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