John V. Trubee ’54

John Trubee died Feb. 24, 2014, in Seattle.

Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., he graduated from the Lawrenceville School. At Princeton, he was a geology major and member of Colonial Club. After graduation, he served as a first lieutenant in the Army field artillery until 1957.  

John worked for Standard Oil and subsequently brokered stocks on Wall Street. He became a trust officer at Princeton Bank and Loan and owned Lawrenceville Associates in Princeton. He was a loyal supporter of Princeton basketball.

John maintained a residence in Princeton until the last five years, when he moved to Seattle to be with family. He is survived by his sons, John, Jay, Brian, Brooks, and Evan; daughters-in-law June, Amy, and Kristen; and five grandchildren. The class is honored by his service to our country and extends condolences to his family on their loss.