Donald Danforth Jr. ’54

The class officers were saddened to learn that Donald died on Mar. 30, 2001, at his St. Louis home. Born in St. Louis, Don prepared for Princeton at St. Louis Country Day School. At Princeton he majored in economics and was a member of Cottage Club. He subsequently obtained a degree in business administration from Washington U. He served in the Army in Germany. He became executive vice president of Ralston Purina and later founded Danforth AgriResources, Inc. He served on the board of many organizations and was chair of the American Youth Foundation for more than 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, three daughters, two sons, 10 grandchildren, two brothers, and a sister. The class extends its sympathy to all in their loss.

The Class of 1954