Andrew Richard Demar ’56

Andy died of leukemia in Cincinnati on May 7, 2000. Born and bred in northern New Jersey, he came to Princeton from Union H.S., majored in English, joined Elm Club, sang in the Glee Club, and was in air force ROTC.

After graduation, Andy served in the air force reserves and joined Procter & Gamble. During his 43-year career with P&G, he held numerous positions, retiring as senior visualization manager.

Andy loved classical music, history, and travel, and eagerly shared these passions with family and friends. He served on the board of the Resident Home for the Mentally Retarded and was national pres. of Children's Intl. Summer Villages, which promotes exchange student programs. According to Ron Tell, Andy's roommate for four years, "Andy was a great guy. He was always full of enthusiasm. We will all miss him."

Andy is survived by his wife, Caroline Stoddard Fairley, three children, Andrew Jr., Patricia DeMar Hauver, and Glenn E., two stepchildren, Catherine Cantey and Laura Drummond, and three grandchildren. Andy's first marriage, to Geraldine Potter, ended in divorce. The class extends its deep sympathy to his family.

The Class of 1956