Alexander F. Ix ’49

Alex passed away Sept. 28, 2015, peacefully of natural causes in Spring Lake, N.J. He was 87.

Alex came to Princeton from Englewood (N.J.) School for Boys. He majored in mechanical engineering and upon graduation he joined the Navy during the Korean War. Alex spent his career at the family textile company, Frank Ix & Sons, and became president in 1970.

He married New York model Annrose Collins in 1952. They were blessed with six children, Alex III, Constance, Melissa, Sarah ( who predeceased Alex), Charles, and Mark; and 10 beloved grandchildren.

Alex loved tennis and skiing, but his passion was croquet. He was a past president of the Green Gables Croquet Club and was inducted into the Croquet Foundation of America’s Hall of Fame in 2010. He was a member of the Spring Lake Golf Club and the Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club.

Alex will be remembered for his great love of family and friends, wit, and generous heart. Alex was a true gentleman. He had great pride in being a Princeton graduate and returned with his family for football games, class reunions, and campus visits whenever he could.