James T. Dodds III ’62

Jim died Sept. 5, 2022, at his home in Ladue, Mo.

He graduated from St. Louis Country Day School. At Princeton, he performed with the Triangle Club in his junior and senior years and served on the writing staff. He was a member of Campus Club and majored in philosophy.

After graduation and a law degree from the University of Michigan, Jim ran a family-owned bank in St. Louis for 15 years. He then returned to graduate school and obtained a master’s degree in biology from Washington University, after which he taught science courses for many years at St. Louis Priory School and  John Burroughs School.

Jim was an accomplished musician and enjoyed sailing with his family. Carol, his wife of nearly 50 years, died in 2013. He is survived by his two sons, Dave and Chris, and their families.

The class extends its sympathy to all.