David F. Black ’57

David died March 9, 2017, in Sewickley, Pa.

While at Princeton he majored in mechanical engineering and joined Elm. He played hockey and freshman soccer and was a cheerleader. Upon graduation he earned an MBA from Northwestern University.

He joined U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh. Later he transferred to Chicago and subsequently transferred back to Pittsburgh. During his time there he worked in research, sales, marketing, and planning.

In 1983 he began a career in financial planning, which he pursued for the next 20 years. He became music minister for an Episcopal church for 12 years. In 2003 he retired and continued to be active for nonprofits and boards of directors.

His first marriage ended in divorce after 15 years. Two years later he married Ann, and they had a loving Christ-centered marriage that ended with her death from cancer.

To his children Karen, Heather, and Chase, and five grandchildren, the class extends its condolences.