Donald Emmons, son of Clarence L. Emmons, was born June 20, 1933, in Paterson, N.J., and died of natural causes May 4, 2012, in Concord, N.H.
Don came to Princeton from Lyons Township High in La Grange, Ill., and at Princeton majored in basic engineering, writing his senior thesis on the industrial field. A Tower Club member, Don was an IAA co-manager of sports. Senior year he roomed at 152 Little Hall with Robert Custer and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Don earned his doctorate from the University of Chicago in 1963. He then taught at several colleges around the country. After settling in Concord, Don’s lifelong love of classical music led him to a stint as an announcer for local station WEVO. He was committed to the principles of peace, social justice, and cultural enrichment, and supported the ACLU, the Southern Poverty Law Center, PBS, and many other organizations.
Don is survived by his brother, Richard; daughters Sarah and Hilary; and his granddaughter, Ruby. To them, the class extends its sympathy.