Carl Henry Shaifer III ’53

Carl died March 5, 2025, in Chestnut Hill, Pa.

He was born April 15, 1932, in Newark, N.J., and came to Princeton after graduating from Phillips Academy. He was a member of Colonial Club and majored in history, writing his thesis on “Jefferson’s Interest in Architecture.”

After graduating, Carl went to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned an MBA. Carl worked for IBM early in his career and then spent 33 years at the Winchell Company and concluded his career at the Hirshorn Co. in Chestnut Hill. Carl was a dedicated member of Summit Presbyterian Church, where he and his wife, Kathy, faithfully served in many roles, and he was an active member of the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club.

Carl was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Kathryn Gloeckner Shaifer. He is survived by sons Steve, John, Peter, and Andrew; daughters Katie and Mary; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.