David W. Shearer ’55

Dave died July 27, 2025, surrounded by members of his family.

He was born Nov. 15, 1933, in Tarentum, Pa. He attended East Deer-Frazer High School in Creighton, Pa., where he was active in football and student government. At Princeton, Dave majored in religion and was a member of Elm Club. He participated in freshman heavyweight crew and won numerals in junior varsity football. He also played IAA club softball.

After Princeton Dave worked for the Travelers Insurance Co. as an executive with the group department until his retirement in 1992. He enjoyed trout fishing as well as bird watching, reading poetry, and cooking. As a father he made sure his four children went skating, exploring the woods, rowing, and sledding. He was active for 10 years in the Boy Scouts and was a lifelong blood donor for the Red Cross.

Dave was married to Drucilla Waltenbaugh, who survives him. They would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary Aug. 28, 2025. Dave is also survived by their four children, Bridgit, David Jr., Michael, and Deidre; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.