Jacob C. Nevius ’37

Jake died Jan. 11, 2012, in Trenton, N.J., where he had been a lifelong resident.

He graduated cum laude from the Peddie School in Hightstown, N.J., before coming to Princeton. During World War II, he served in the Army in New Guinea and the Philippines, attaining the rank of captain. After his military service, Jake joined the family business, Nevius-Voorhees, a New Jersey department-store chain, and eventually became the CEO.

He was a member of the Trenton YMCA, the Trenton Rescue Mission, the Multiple Sclerosis Association, the Symposium Club, and the Christian Business Men’s Club. He also belonged to the Newtown (Pa.) Presbyterian Church.

Jake’s wife, the former Margaret Wilson, predeceased him. He is survived by a son, the Rev. James Nevius; a daughter, Anne Bittner; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. During his time as a buyer and trader and president of the department-store chain, Jake took time to enjoy canoeing, tennis, travel, and, of course, making money, according to our 10-year book.

The class extends its sympathy and fond remembrances of a loyal reunion attender and a faithful classmate to Jake’s family and friends.