David P. Carlin ’60

Dave died of a heart attack Jan. 11, 2015, in Rio Pico, Argentina, doing what he loved — fly-fishing.

Dave came to Princeton from Columbus Academy in Ohio, where he was president of his senior class and received recognition in football and swimming. At Princeton, Dave played freshman and JV football and was known for his boundless energy. He took his meals at Tiger Inn, majored in economics, and roomed with Pete de Vos and Art Elgin during his senior year.

After graduation, Dave attended Ohio State Law School, graduating in 1963. Along with his father and brother Phil ’62, Dave built a successful employee-benefits/human-resources consulting firm in Columbus. It was eventually acquired by Marsh & McLennan Companies’ emerging human-resources consulting practice, William M. Mercer Inc. He was active in several community organizations in Columbus and was president of the Princeton Club of Central Ohio.

After retirement, Dave moved to Jackson, Wyo., to pursue his love of the outdoors. In addition to fly-fishing, Dave loved skiing, hunting, waterskiing, boating, rafting, and travel. He also served on the board of the Wyoming Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.

Dave is survived by Lisa, his wife of 54 years; his children, Betsy and Ted; and three grandchildren. The class extends sympathy to all of his family.