Glenn A. Foss ’55

Glenn A. Foss died Sept. 22, 1999, at his home in Williamstown, Mass., of complications from diabetes originally diagnosed during his days at Princeton. He accepted the hand he was dealt and never complained. He just lived with it in his patient manner and was a great example to those who knew him.

Born in Brooklyn, Glenn attended the Kingswood School in West Hartford, Conn. At Princeton, he majored in psychology, graduating cum laude, joined Campus Club, played five IAA sports, and was active in the Wesley Foundation. His roommates were Bill Eddy and Greg Parker. Glenn also earned an MBA from Stanford.

Glenn was employed in various financial posts with Raytheon in Lexington, Mass., until 1979, when he joined Sprague Electric in North Adams as assistant to the pres. From 1980-97 he was with Steinerfilm in Williamstown as director of personnel and purchasing.

Glenn was past pres. of the former Northern Berkshire Assn. for Retarded Citizens and an active board member for many years. He was instrumental in purchasing the Flood House in North Adams as a residence for handicapped individuals, building a greenhouse as a sheltered workshop. and developing the Community Clinical Nursery School for retarded preschool children. He also served as pres. of the Rotary Club and moderator of the First Baptist Church.

Glenn leaves Nancy. his wife of 38 years, sons Brian and Stephen, daughter Sharon Bryan. sister Marilyn Anderson, granddaughter Lisa, and several nieces and nephews. To them we extend our deep sympathy.