Aaron L. Mercer Jr. ’41

Slugger died Aug. 7, 2012, at Meramec Bluffs Senior Living Community in Ballwin, Mo.

Born in Buffalo, he grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y., Maplewood, N.J., and Rockford, Ill. He came to Princeton from Portsmouth (Ohio) High School. At Princeton, he majored in mechanical engineering. He was president of IAA, a member of the Glee Club and Undergraduate Council, and vice president of Terrace Club.

He attended the Culver Summer Naval School and was its longtime supporter, starting a family tradition that has seen 18 family members and relatives attend the school.

Slugger served in the Navy in World War II, separating as lieutenant junior grade. He joined the Chevrolet division of General Motors, and spent 44 years in several field-executive positions in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Oklahoma. He retired in 1985 as zone manager in Cincinnati.

During retirement, he and his wife, June, traveled extensively. However, for 20 years he struggled with macular degeneration.

Predeceased by June, his wife of 66 years, Slugger is survived by his sons, Aaron III, David ’72, and Fred; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.