John Fraser Bliss Jr. ’36

John, or "Moose," as affectionately known by his many friends, died Sept. 5, 1997. A graduate of Phillips Exeter, at Princeton he majored in biology and was a member of Tiger Inn. He played football for four years, on three undefeated teams. The fourth lost only one game. He also played lacrosse for two years. He chaired four of our reunions.

An ROTC student, at graduation he was commissioned a second lieutenant, Field Artillery Reserve. During WWII, he served six years in the army. His first assignment was to teach ROTC at Princeton. He next trained with the 13th Armored Division, serving with its component, the 498th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, which saw service in France and Germany. He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He received the Bronze Star and three battle stars.

While working in the 1950s for Princeton he was director of dormitories and coached football and lacrosse. John was a certified seed grower of barley and soybeans at his Princeton farm. His last job was that of business manager of the King School at Stamford, Conn.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie Hardy Bliss, and his daughter, Caroline. John knew how to get things done, and well. He will be remembered.

The Class of 1936