Donald B. Castleman ’51

Don was born April 26, 1929, the son of Godwin Munn ’27 and Eleanor Brook Castleman.

A graduate of Poly Prep in Brooklyn, he was an economics major at Princeton, a member of Charter, played football and lacrosse, and roomed with Frank Collins, Hugh Corroon, and Ham Crawford.

After graduation, he served for two years in the Army as a member of the Counter Intelligence Corps. In 1956 he and Suzanne Stephens were married. Upon discharge from the service, he joined Bankers Trust Co. in New York as a commercial loan officer. After 41 years at Bankers Trust, Don retired in 1996 as a managing director.

Longtime residents of Little Silver, N.J., Don and his wife were active in civic affairs. He served for six years on the board of education, two as president. Suzanne was mayor of the borough for 17 years. They were members of the Rumson Country Club and the Sea Bright Beach Club.

Don died May 24, 2011, at home, to be followed by Suzy, who died July 29, 2011. He is survived by his daughters Anne (Mrs. Daniel) Connell and Elizabeth Castleman-Halpin; four grandchildren; and his sister, Sally (Mrs. Homer) Eckerson.