Clarence Edwin Linville ’30

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Ed died July 13, 2001, on the eve of his 92nd birthday. He was born in State College, Pa. In college he was a member of Whig Hall and roomed with Tom Frame. Following graduation he received a master's in history from Rutgers U. and spent most of his career as an educator and administrator in the New York public school system. During WWII he served four years with the Army, teaching military intelligence and achieving the rank of major. On retirement in 1972 he continued his activities in various community organizations.

Ed is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susan Gay Linville; his sons, John E. and James C.; and four grandsons.

The class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1930

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