J. Stewart Bakula ’50

Stew died in his hometown of St. Louis, Mo., June 2, 2014, from complications related to an ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s.

He graduated from Cleveland High School in St. Louis. At Princeton, he majored in economics, played tennis and soccer, and was president of Quadrangle Club. After graduation, he served in the Navy, where he saw considerable sea duty. He separated as a lieutenant junior grade in 1953. During his Navy stint, he married Sally Zumwinkel in June 1952.

Upon completion of his Navy hitch, Stew enrolled at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and graduated in 1956. For several years, he was associated with a St. Louis law firm. He later took a position in the legal department of the Seven-Up Co., where he eventually retired as general counsel.

Stew had a lifelong passion for sports, which included skiing, squash, tennis, and golf. He was also an accomplished classical pianist.

We extend our sympathy to his wife, Sally; his sons, Scott and Brad; daughter Linda; and 10 grandchildren.