John Franklin Carruthers ’42

John died in San Antonio, Tex., on Nov. 8, 2001, from a massive stroke. Most of his postwar career was devoted to investment management.

Coming to Princeton from Mercersburg Academy, John majored in economics and was a member of Charter Club. During the war he was a lieutenant commander in the Navy, in the South Pacific theater. He served aboard the most decorated naval ship of WWII, the USS Nicolas, and was awarded a total of 10 battle stars. He returned to Princeton after the war, receiving his AB in 1947. He went on to earn an MA in 1950 at the U. of Texas.

John traveled extensively in his work before he retired to San Antonio. He greatly appreciated opera and classical music, and was a patron of the San Antonio Museum of Art. He will be remembered for his brilliance, his inquisitive nature, broad intellectual interests, and search for truth. He loved Princeton and had planned to attend our 60th reunion.

To his three sons, David, Sam, and Scott and their families, the class extends its profound condolences.

The Class of 1942