Charles Wurts Stewart Bissell Jr. ’65

Born in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on Apr. 1, 1943, to Charles and Jane Bissell, Charlie died unexpectedly on May 30, 2000, at his home in Strafford, Pa. His mother and two younger brothers, William and John, as well as nieces Jennifer, Edith and Juliana, all of Johnson, Vt., survive him.

Charlie received his A.B. in classics, writing his thesis on "Roman Women in Juvenal's Sixth Satire," was a member of ROTC, and served two years in Vietnam.

Prior to Princeton, Charlie rowed at Haverford School and was part of a national championship crew. He also participated in the Henley Regatta and later did volunteer work for the Schuylkill Navy, providing computer support for races.

He earned his master's in Latin at U. of Michigan; then was an executive at Sears for over 20 years. He later began his own consulting company, combining accounting and computers.

Charlie was a family man, although a confirmed bachelor. He owned property in Vermont and spent most vacations time near his mother's home there. He was devoted to his three nieces, who feel his loss immensely.

The class sends its condolences to the family of this fine and loyal classmate.

The Class of 1965