James Julian Waltke ’49

Jim died Aug. 5, 1999, following a brief illness. He was 71. He entered Princeton from St. Louis Country Day School and left to finish his undergraduate degree at Washington U. in St. Louis. He later earned a master's in history from Washington U.

Jim began his career with Imperial Oil Co., developing a successful merchandising program for them. He then founded Universal Rentals Inc., and later was a partner in Fisher, Waltke, and Hagen Advertising and TopHeat Petroleum Co.

Jim was active in the Lutheran Church and was pres. of the board of governors of the Concordia Institute. He was an avid golfer and won his club championship one year.

He is survived by his wife, Susan M., a son, Louis H. II, a daughter, Leslie J., and two grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them all.

The Class of 1949