David Affleck Spoehr ’48

Dave died Aug. 23, 2004, in Fort Myers, Fla., of complications from diabetes.

His entire professional life of 35 years was with the large fastener manufacturer Russell, Burdsall & Ward. He retired in 1986 as senior vice president of sales and marketing. On retirement he and Barbara moved to Sanibel Island, Fla.,where he was active in community affairs.

A Chicago native and graduate of New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill., Dave participated in track, football, and swimming at Princeton. A member of Tiger Inn and the Undergraduate Council, he graduated with honors in economics. He was in the Navy from 1945-46 and earned a management degree from Northeastern University. He was a lifelong golf and boating enthusiast. He was a regular at our major reunions.

To Barbara, his dearly loved wife of 55 years, and their children, Douglas, Steven, and Virginia, the class offers its affectionate condolences. Our loyal friend will be sorely missed.

The Class of 1948