Donald Wayne Mosser ’49

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Don Mosser, a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, died there Jan. 24, 1996.

Don prepared at New Trier H.S. He served in the Army from 1943-45 and was awarded the Purple Heart. At Princeton, he majored in history, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, belonged to Colonial Club, and was on the interclub bowling and tennis teams.

Following graduation, he joined his father's firm, A.L. Webster & Co., hide brokers, and shortly thereafter became a partner. With his wife, Ruth, he lived in Glencoe with their three sons. He maintained his interest in bowling and tennis throughout their married life.

By our 30th reunion he had retired from hide brokerage and was working as a librarian for the Chicago Public Library, a position he held for the balance of his career.

He was survived by his second wife, Judith, and sons James, Thomas, and John. His brother, John '45, died six months after Don. To all Don's survivors we extend our profound sympathies.

The Class of 1949

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