Charles A. Von Elm ’41

Charlie died Dec. 14, 1999. He was a widower, having lost his wife, Nancy, in 1989. He was taken by pneumonia at New York Hospital. There was a memorial service at the Kew Forest School, where he had been a trustee for many years.

Charlie grew up in Forest Hills, prepped at Choate, and was an honors graduate at Princeton. His roommates were Bob Edwards and Bill Kesler, then Fred Bruenner and Bill Elfers during senior year. He was a member of Quadrangle.

He served in the Pacific theater during WWII and was assistant treas. of American Express.

Survivors are Carol McDonnell, Barbara Von Elm, Judy Bond, and five grandchildren. We are saddened by the passing of this remarkable gentleman.