Frederic E. Schluter Jr. ’50

The class lost one of its most enthusiastic and loyal members when Fred died Nov. 13, 2015, of a heart attack.

He graduated from Exeter in 1943 and served on submarines in the Navy before entering Princeton. In college, Fred majored in economics and belonged to Cannon Club. He played hockey and 150-pound football for two years and baseball for four. One of his favorite stories about his Princeton years described in great detail how he stole the clapper his freshman year. Fred took great pride in never missing a reunion in 65 years.

Fred was a longtime resident of Lewisburg, Pa. For most of his career, he owned and operated his own steel-manufacturing company, Keystone Forging Co. of Northumberland, Pa. Before his retirement, Fred was active in the Lewisburg Lions Club and the West Branch Manufacturers Association. After retiring, he became a resident of Naples, Fla., and split his time between there and Lewisburg.

At his funeral, Fred received full military honors for his service. He is survived by Rose Marie, his wife of 49 years; children Fred III, Jean, Elizabeth, Joe, Janet, Richard, and Christine ’92; 17 grandchildren; and his brothers, Bill ’50 and Peter.