Chauncey B. Thuss ’49

Chauncey died Feb. 4, 2005. He was 77.

He prepared for Princeton at Baylor Military Academy, and at Princeton he majored in biology. He served in the Navy as an aviation cadet from 1945-46. He was a member of the Flying Club, Outing Club, and Elm Club.

After graduation Chauncey attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine and specialized in orthopedic surgery in the family clinic. He was honored by the State of Alabama for his 50 years of medical service. His hobbies included horseback riding, Alpine snow skiing, water sports, and flying.

Chauncey is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons, Chauncey Jr. and Michael; two daughters, Deborah McLaughlin and Elizabeth Gilbert; and seven grandchildren. The class extends its sincere sympathy to them on their loss.

The Class of 1949