Carter R. Buller ’55

Carter Buller, son of William E. Buller, was born April 21, 1933, in Allentown, Pa., and prepared at Allentown High School.

He was in SPIA and joined Campus Club. He roomed at 35 Patton with Phil Gladfelter and Dave Fulmer. He served three years in the Navy and graduated from Yale Law School.

He spent 52 years practicing law with Montgomery McCracken. A partner, Carter served four years as chair and was particularly proud to represent Bryn Mawr, Budd Co., and Mack Trucks, whose plant was near his boyhood home. Active in civic life, Carter chaired various organizations and received the 1998 Dr. Scott Stewart Award for service from Methodist Hospital. He was a trustee emeritus of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Carter enjoyed his summers kayaking and socializing at the family cottage in Eagles Mere, Pa. A noted horseman, Carter and his mount Stay Put served as an alternate for the U.S. equestrian team in the 1960 Olympic games.

His avocations included world travel, historic preservation, music, antiques, farms, and fine clothes. He was refined, generous, honest, patient, funny, and gentle.

Carter died Jan. 8, 2014, of kidney failure. To his wife, Jo Ann; daughter Valerie; son Pierce; two granddaughters; and a brother, the class extends sympathy.