Frederick L. Witsell ’54

Fred died in Denver, Colo., March 3, 2005, from prostate cancer, which he had been battling for a number of years.

A devoted native of Colorado, Fred prepared for Princeton at Denver's East High School. He was a member of Princeton's wrestling team for four years and majored in history, writing his senior thesis on Joseph Wood Krutch. Fred was a member of Charter Club and president of the Rocky Mountain Empire Club. He roomed with Alan Herrington, Harry Moul, Jean Smith, and Jack Zeiler.

Fred practiced law in Denver and was a partner in the firm of Kelly, Stansfield and O'Donnell. He retired in 1995 and divided his time between Denver and Scottsdale, Ariz.

Fred and his wife, Shirley, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last August. In addition to Shirley, he is survived by his daughter, Gina; sons Fred and David; and four grandchildren. The class extends its heartfelt sympathy.

The Class of 1954