John Kramer Bagby ’41

Jack died March 11, 2005, in Sarasota, Fla., after a long illness.

He came to Princeton from Birmingham, Mich., and after graduating from Exeter. He majored in economics and was a member of Tower Club. Jack was on the freshman track team and was a member of the Pistol Club. His roommates included Brightman, Haines, McNeil, and Milnor.

During World War II, Jack served in the Adjutant General's Department. After the Army, he went into the insurance business in New York, acquiring his New York State broker's license. However, in 1946 his father died and Jack returned to Michigan to take over the family business, Western Waterproofing Co., which specialized in restoration and waterproofing of industrial and commercial buildings. He retired as president of the company in 1944, and then moved to Sarasota.

Jack is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betsy Smith Bagby; his son, John Sumner; daughter Cynthia; and his brother, Walker.

The Class of 1941