Claude W. Case ’64

Claude died July 30, 2025, surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Susan, and their family.

Born in Phoenix, he attended Scottsdale High School, spending his junior year in Sweden as an American Field Service exchange student, which led him to become a lifetime “AFSer,” hosting and leading tours for foreign students visiting the United States.

At Princeton, Claude majored in history, played trombone for the band and Triangle Club, and was a member of Terrace Club. His brother Michael was in the Class of ’66.

Claude spent two years in the Peace Corps, earned an MAT at Harvard, taught high school math in Massachusetts, then worked at GE, taking him and Susan back to Phoenix. In 1970, he joined the tire company founded by his father. After becoming CEO, he and Susan led it to substantial success, enabling its sale in 2002. Thereafter, Claude focused on philanthropy, becoming a board member of Social Venture Partners International, the largest international network of engaged donors, with over 3,000 donors in seven countries supporting 580 nonprofits worldwide.

Claude and Susan retired to Santa 
Barbara, enjoying spending time 
with their three children and four grandchildren. They were also 
enthusiastic travelers, having visited 
over the years all continents except Antarctica.

The class extends its condolences to 
Susan and the Case family.