Elmer Norman Staub ’37

Bud died Jan. 19, 2007, in Glenview, Ill. He was 90.

He grew up in Short Hills, N.J., and attended Peddie School. At Princeton, Bud majored in economics and played freshman lacrosse, club squash, and club football. He was a member of Cannon Club.

Bud attended Harvard Business School, and in 1939 joined Lybrand, Ross Bros. in Boston as a junior accountant. He later became treasurer of National Research Corp. in Cambridge, Mass. In 1953 he went to Chicago and began his career with Northern Trust Co. as assistant manager in the credit department. In 1978 he became chairman and CEO of the bank.

Bud was known not only for his business acumen but also for his passionate interest in people, gentle nature, generosity of spirit, and wonderful sense of humor. He was a tireless volunteer after his retirement and served on numerous boards in the Chicago area. He was a life director of the Chicago Botanic Garden and a life trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

He was married for 66 years to Mary Ann Dilley, who died in 2006. He is survived by his children, Susan, Sandra S. Bradbury, and Stephen; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. To his family and friends, we extend our loving sympathy.