Chester Ralph McFarland ’48

Chet died Aug. 22, 2003, in Fort Myers, Fla., where he had lived since retiring in 1983. He was 78. His wife, Ruth, predeceased him in November 1992.

A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Chet was a Peddie graduate. At Princeton he earned his BS in engineering. He was in the Marine V-12, rowed on crew, and was a member of Key and Seal.

After earning a master's degree in business administration, and a stint at the Stevens Institute of Technology, his professional career was in major power plants. He worked for DeLaval Steam Turbines, Stone and Webster, and finally, for Burns and Roe, where he was a vice president and director at the time of his retirement.

Chet was an avid golfer until his knees gave out. He also served as president of the Fort Myers Beach Art Assn., and was active in investment and computer clubs.

Chet was always an enthusiastic Princetonian, giving credit to Princeton for his ability "to see the big picture." He is survived by his son, Chip, and daughters, Susan Mucari, and Sandra Roberts.

The Class of 1948