John William Brittingham ’31

Jack, who had a most fulfilling life, died July 7, 1998, in Evanston, Ill., at the Hospice of the North Shore at Evanston Hospital. He was 90, a man with many memories, including a sumptuous birthday party given in his honor some two months before his death on May 29. Where did Jack live? Well, he had a home in Evanston. And he also had one in Orlando. Which one was his home? Take your pick.

Born in Pittsburgh, he graduated from Lawrenceville in 1927 and finished his education at Princeton. During WWII, he served in the Navy with training school and destroyer duty in the Atlantic for three years and was discharged at the end as a lieutenant in the reserves.

In the business world, Jack was unusually successful, being either president, v.p., and/or director of Griffin Wheel Co., Midway Chemical Co., Griffin Steel Foundries, Ltd., and others. In Elk Grove Village he founded Rollex Corp., a manufacturer of aluminum, steel, and vinyl building products. The company also pioneered the concept of aluminum soffit systems, becoming the national leader in this field.

Jack is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Jean "Dixie", one son, James, two daughters, Jeanne and Bonnie Krich, and five grandchildren. He was a wonderful guy, and the class extends its sympathy to the entire family.

The Class of 1931