David Claire Lake ’41

Dave died at home in Vero Beach on May 18, 2000. His widow, Jean Compo Lake, survives.

After Lawrenceville, he majored in public affairs at Princeton and was a reserve officer in the ROTC. He joined Charter Club, was on the golf squad, the business board of the Prince and did some CAA flying. His roommates were Elkins, Chapman, Larsen, Proctor, Walker, and Woolsey. He married Dooley Sedlmayr's sister-in-law.

During WWII, he rose to maj. in the army. After the war, he worked for Prudential and for IBM until he retired. He was a deep-water fisherman and an enthusiastic golfer.

Survivors are Joanna Bridges, Rosemary Graham, Charles D., David Jr., Michael, Jill MacMillan, Andre Mayer, George C. Sedlmayr Jr., Philip Sedlmayr, and Stephanie Sedlmayr. There are 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

It is sad to lose such a talented gentleman.

The Class of 1941