E. Addis Munyan Jr. ’44

Addis, also known as "Ad," died Oct. 16, 2004. He was 82. A medical doctor, Addis also spent 30 years in active or reserve military service, loved to fly private planes, and is remembered as a man deeply dedicated to God, family, and country.

Born in Allentown, Pa., he was a former Eagle Scout who majored in biology, was our freshman 175-pound Novice Boxing Champion, and was a member of the Princeton Tiger business board, Triangle Club, and Dial Lodge. His roommates included Nils Kindwall, Sandy McDonnell, Bill Trible, Van Olcott, and John Krase.

Addis enlisted in December 1942, serving as an infantryman during the Army offensive in France and Germany. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1947 and his medical degree from Cornell in 1951. He practiced in New Orleans and Lake Placid, N.Y., before opening his practice in Independence, Mo., with his residence in Overland Park, Kan. He retired as a lieutenant commander after l6 years in the Naval Reserve, and later became a colonel after 11 years in the Missouri Army National Guard, also winning a Distinguished Service Medal. He considered service a privilege.

Addis is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rusty; his brother, Ralph F. '46; his children Lucinda, Rob, Ralph II, and Russell; and 11 grandchildren. We join in their loss.

The Class of 1944