Joseph L. Castle II ’54

Joe died suddenly of heart failure Aug. 15, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Born in Germantown, Pa., he attended Chestnut Hill Academy and the Lawrenceville School prior to Princeton. He majored in English, belonged to many campus organizations, and was president of Cap and Gown Club and manager of the Undergraduate Football Office. He roomed with Richard Stevens, Steve Wentz, and Donald Rumsfeld.

Subsequent to graduation, Joe served in the Army Reserve and the Pennsylvania National Guard for six years. He received a certificate from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 1961. During his professional career he was vice president of Philadelphia National Bank, of Butcher and Sheared Investment Bank, trustee for the Reading Co., and board member of Comcast. He also was governor of the Mayflower Society, and past president of the Philadelphia Lawn Tennis Association. In 1981, he formed Castle Energy. By 1987, it was the fastest growing company in its field.

As a class, we have lost one of our leaders. Joe is survived by his wife, Sallie; daughters Kathryn and Sallie; son Joseph L. III; and six grandchildren. We extend our sympathy to them in their loss.

The Class of 1954