Carl Henry Shaifer III ’53

Carl died March 5, 2025, in Philadelphia.

He was born April 15, 1932, in Newark, N.J., and came to Princeton after graduating from Phillips Academy. He majored in history and wrote his thesis on “Jefferson’s Interest in Architecture.” He then earned an MBA at the Wharton School of Business and went to work for IBM as a sales representative.

Carl spent 33 years at the Winchell Co. and later concluded his career at the Hirshorn Co. in Chestnut Hill. He was a dedicated member of Summit Presbyterian Church, where he and his wife, Kathryn, served in many roles. He was also an active member of the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club. He was predeceased by Kathryn, his wife of 63 years.

Carl is survived by his four sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.