August Ronald Wilkoc ’64

Ron died March 2, 2015, of congestive heart failure in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

He prepared at Eastchester (N.Y.) High School and majored in history, served as secretary of Terrace Club, and was a pitcher on the varsity baseball team. Upon graduation, Ron earned a law degree at the University of Pennsylvania and later received a master of laws degree in international law at NYU.

Ron began his career at Reid & Priest in New York, but quickly decided the law-firm environment was not for him. He took a couple of years off to travel with his wife, Barbara, a Pan Am flight attendant, whom he married in 1972. Ron then spent his career as general counsel at Clupak Inc., an international paper company, before retiring in 1998.

Ron enjoyed running, skiing, golf, squash, and tennis, and attended at least one Princeton football game each fall. He cared for homeless animals and was an active volunteer at local animal shelters and at his church. Known for his wisdom, humility, and gentle nature, Ron was loved and admired by many.

Surviving are Barbara; his sister, Diana Wilkoc Patton; and numerous nieces and nephews, to whom the class extends sincere condolences.