George Regan Bunn ’38

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George died Dec. 7, 2002, in Springfield, Ill., his longtime residence.

At Princeton he was a member of Cap and Gown Club. During WWII, he served with the Marine Corps on Peleliu in the South Pacific.

Following the war, he joined Bunn Capitol Corp., where he served as chairman. He later founded and served as chairman of Bunn-O-Matic Corp. George was active in farming and enjoyed a lifelong involvement with horses. He also served on numerous boards over the years and supported many charitable organizations.

George is survived by Nancy, his wife

of 62 years; sons George R. Jr. '63 and

Arthur H.; daughters Pamela B. Brown and Deborah B. Alley; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces, to all of whom we extend our deep sympathy.

The Class of 1938

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