Charles H. Schaefer Jr. ’52

A leader in the building industry and fancier of dogs, Charlie prepared at William Penn Charter School, majored in civil engineering, and won Engineering Association prizes. He was business manager of The Princeton Engineer and roomed with Frank Trimble, Rod Johnson, and Bob Louden.

He went on to MIT, where he earned a master’s degree in engineering, then served in the Navy. Following his service, Charlie joined his father’s company, which specialized in the restoration of historic buildings, including Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress met.

Charlie took on leading roles in numerous organizations in the building industry; he was a member of the Union League of Philadelphia, board chairman of Cloister Inn, and a member of the ’52 class executive committee.

He and his wife, Nina, had a lively interest in dogs. They raised and showed a large number of breeds, and Charlie served as a judge for major kennel clubs and dog shows.

Charlie died March 23, 2015, leaving Nina; their sons, Paul and George; and granddaughter Anna. The class sends them our best wishes and our regret at losing one of our most involved brothers.