Charles Rush ’43

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Charles died in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21, 2012. He was a native of Louisville and a graduate of Louisville Male High School.

At Princeton, he majored in mechanical engineering. He graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He was a member of Tower Club.

Charles served in the Army Air Force in World War II. Following his time in the military, his business career included being plant manager of Porter Paint Co.

His survivors include his wife, Marjory; sons Charles Jr. and William II; brother William; and five grandchildren.

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