Carl Ross ’42

Carl died July 17, 1998, in a nursing home in Sheboygan, Wisc., his lifelong home. He was active in the Ross Glove Co., founded by his father, until shortly before his death.

Carl came to Princeton from The Hill School, majored in engineering, and was a member of Elm Club. He served in the Army Air Force during the war.

Returning to Sheboygan after the war, he joined the Ross Glove Co., eventually succeeding his father as president in 1957. He was a leader in the glove industry, serving as president and director of the Natl. Assn. of Leather Glove Manufacturers for many years.

In the late 1950s he opened a manufacturing facility in the Philippines, with 250 employees. It has been said that Carl will be best remembered for his passion for living, which he shared with his family, his friends, his business, and all he was involved with. He brought high personal integrity and graciousness to all courses of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; his children, Carla and Hugh; his stepchildren, Deborah, Austin, and Sara; and by eight grandchildren, to all of whom the class offers its most sincere condolences.

The Class of 1942