Edward Ross Vogel died Oct. 11, 2013, in Williamsburg, Va.
Born in New York City, Ross prepped at the Brooks School in Massachusetts and entered Princeton in June 1943, where he roomed with Phil Pope in Upper Pyne, over the Western Union office. After serving in the Air Force, he returned to Princeton, roomed with Branan (“Jake”) Jacobs, joined Terrace Club, and graduated with an associate degree in 1947.
In 1951, Ross married Joyce (“Joy”) Grosset, and they had daughters Katherine and Torrey. Joy’s brother was Don Grosset ’54. Torrey later married Branan Jacobs’ son.
Ross’ business career started at Allied Chemical. Following its merger with Mobil Oil, Ross, a marketing executive, stayed with ExxonMobil Corp. until his retirement in 1990. Most of his career was in international procurement, managing activities in Africa and Asia. His most interesting post was in New Zealand, where he and Joy were able to travel throughout the Far East.
Returning to Willamsburg after retirement, Ross could be found daily at the Kingsmill Tennis Club, participating in his favorite sport. From that location the couple were able to attend our mini in Williamsburg.
Joy died in 2008, and Ross began a long period of poor health, with hospice care provided by Spring Arbor. The class sends sympathy to Katherine and Torrey and their children.