Elliot Rodgers Coyle ’30

Elliot Rodgers Coyle, a longtime resident of Sewickley, Pa., died at his home, Jan. 4, 1998, in his sleep. He was 88.

He was born Feb. 5, 1909, in Pittsburgh, to the late Robert Joseph and Elizabeth VanVoorhis (Dauler) Coyle. He graduated from Shadyside Academy in Fox Chapel, Pa., and majored in economics at Princeton. He belonged to Key and Seal.

Elliot was selfemployed, having owned two companies in Pittsburgh, PrutettSchaeffer Chemical Co. and Chase Chemical Co., both for well over 40 years. He was also an avid and knowledgeable collector of fine English guns and exotic cars. He was past director of Holland & Holland in London. Elliot had a great love of travel -- he and his wife, the former Carolyn Loeffler, whom he married in 1940, traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, South America, India, and Africa.

Elliot is survived by Carolyn, their seven children, Clark V., Christopher W., Susan C. Wardrop, William C., Elizabeth C. Devens, Elliot R. Jr., and Caroline C. Greller, and 10 grandchildren. The class extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family.

The Class of 1930