Frederick Cromwell Field Jr. ’38

Fred, or "Beaver," died Mar. 18, 2002, at his longtime home in Greenville, Del. He prepared at Germantown Academy, William Penn Charter School, and Blair Academy. At Princeton he majored in chemistry, lettered as a senior on the varsity wrestling squad, and was president of Campus Club.

During WWII, Fred served as a lieutenant in the Navy. Various campaigns culminated in Okinawa, where he shared in a unit citation.

Fred's entire professional career was with DuPont. He spanned process control, sales production, and technical services and was granted 15 patents. Ultimately, as senior research chemist, he conceived and developed new products. Fred supported and was a board member of the Arthritis Foundation. In his 80s, he played competitive tennis. He also undertook investments and the computer when not consulting and was active in local civic organizations.

Fred was class secretary from 1953-58, a former class regional vice president, and Campus Club treasurer for 15 years.

Fred's first wife, Elizabeth P. Dittman, died in 1973. Surviving him are their children, Fred III and Judith Anne Tanigi, four grandchildren, and his second wife, Meredith Holladay. The class extends its deep sympathy to his family.

The Class of 1938