Charles Schaeffer Hertz ’30

Charlie died Dec. 30, 2004, in Allentown, Pa., where he lived and practiced medicine for many years. He was 95.

Charlie came to Princeton from Mercersburg Academy where he was salutatorian and winner of the senior medal. He was a member of the freshman cross-country team and wrestled for the varsity wrestling team. He was chief counselor at the Princeton Summer Camp in 1928 and a member of Court Club.

Charlie practiced as a general surgeon for more than 40 years on the surgical staff of the Allentown, Sacred Heart, and Quakertown hospitals until retiring in 1991. He served as president of the Lehigh County Medical Society in 1965.

Charlie was on active duty with they Army in World War II, serving overseas in the Army Medical Corps and rising to lieutenant colonel. In Allentown he was a past director of the Chamber of Commerce and the Red Cross chapter, and a member of the Rotary Club and its president in 1953. He was also a member of the Honorary First Defenders, serving as commander in 1960.

Charlie was married for almost 60 years to Lillian Stokes Hertz, who died in 2001. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Charles S. Jr., Thomas W., and Michael J.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. To them, the class extends deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1930