Bertram Victor Karpf ’48

Bert died Apr. 13, 2001. A native of Chicago and graduate of John Marshall High School, he was with us for only a year. He transferred to the U. of Illinois for a degree in chemistry. After another bachelor's degree, this time in psychology from Roosevelt U., he went on to UCLA for further studies in psychology. He earned his PhD in clinical psychology from the U. of Pittsburgh.

While serving as director of psychological services at Harmarville Rehabilitation Center, Bert was consultant to the cerebral palsy clinic at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Eventually he moved to Beverly Hills to follow a career as a clinical psychologist-psychotherapist.

"A major event in my life and social contribution was the rescue of a nearly destroyed Frank Lloyd Wright house in Phoenix," he said. Bert's initiative was recognized by an award from the American Institute of Architects for the restoration, preservation, and an integrated addition to the house. After several years he found himself "quite broke" from the effort and sold the house in 1996.

Despite his brief time with us, the class shares in the loss of this loyal Princetonian with his widow, Pamela, and daughter, Lisa.

The Class of 1948