Hugh Murray French ’41

Hugh died Nov. 10, 2006, after a long illness.

Born in St. Louis, he lived there all his life, coming to Princeton from Hotchkiss. At Princeton he majored in history and was a member of Triangle Club, Whig-Clio, the "21" Club, and Cottage.

Hugh served in the Navy in the Pacific as executive officer of USS PC 1139 and commander of submarine chaser USS SC712. He separated as a lieutenant.

Returning to St. Louis, he joined the trust department of Boatman's National Bank, where he spent his entire career before retiring in 1984. This gave Hugh an opportunity to go back to school, and in 1987 he earned a master's from Washington University.

Always active in civic and charitable organizations, Hugh was past board member and vice president of the Family and Children's Service of Greater St. Louis and a board member of St. Louis Children's Hospital, Junior Achievement of Mississippi Valley, and Travelers Aid of St. Louis.

Hugh is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Bliss Morfit Lewis; his daughters, Bliss Shands and Sally Kennedy; his son, Murray; and five grandchildren.