James I. Fuellhart ’57

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JIM FUELLHART DIED Feb. 6, 1994. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Manchester, Mo. At Princeton, Jim majored in psychology and was a member of Tower Club. He was active as an intramural sports manager for Tower and as assistant head manager for the football band. His senior year, roommates included Alec Merriam, Charles Rob­bins, Phil Wickenden, and Henry Bowers.

Upon graduation, he attended O.C.S. for the navy in Newport, R.I., receiving his commission in Jan. 1958. After spending two years aboard the aircraft carrier Tarawa, he was sent to the Near East as a communications officer.

Jim returned to civilian life with F. F. Corbin Co., living in Washington and Illinois. In 1962, Jim married. He fathered three children: Andy, Lisa, and Lynell. In 1968, he became sales manager of Henger Co. in St. Louis, and in 1980, he formed his own compa­ny, Contract Specialties, also in St. Louis.

Jim stayed in the St. Louis area and remarried twice. He loved sports, especially bowling, where he carried a high average for many years. He was elected regional director of the Architectural Hard­ware Consul rants.

The class expresses its sincerest condolences to his widow, Lois Jean; his three children; and his three grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers David '60 and William '51.

Paw in print

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The cover of PAW’s February 2025 issue, featuring a photo of Frank Stella leaning back with his hands behind his head.