Donald G. Stauffer ’47

After a full and richly varied life, Don died peacefully Jan. 30, 2012.

After graduating from The Hill School, Don entered Princeton in the summer of 1943. He left to serve in the Air Force during World War II, then returned to college and received his diploma cum laude in 1948. He was always proud of his time at Princeton.

After graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary, Don served with distinction as assistant rector of the Church of St. Michael and St. George in St. Louis. However, Don was called upon by the church to share his gifts of leadership in faith and service at parishes in California, England, Maryland, Switzerland, and Connecticut.

In 1979 he left the ministry and worked in development and fundraising in Massachusetts. In 1986 he retired and returned to St. Louis. His passions included learning, singing, reading aloud, and theater.

Don’s warmth, integrity, and humble charismatic presence will be missed wherever he served. The class extends its deepest sympathy to Lynn, his wife and best friend of 55 years; his children, Jennifer, Rebecca, Deborah, and Paul; nine grandchildren; and his brother, Dwight.