Keith Garrison Schnebly Jr. ’51

Keith died March 21, 2005, in Richmond, Ky., following a prolonged illness during which he never lost his spirit and sense of humor.

He prepared for Princeton at Episcopal Academy in Merion, Pa. At Princeton he was a member of Colonial Club, the 150-pound football team and the varsity track team. He majored in history and graduated with honors. His roommates were Bill Askin, Jim Hardie, and Loyall Edge. After graduation he attended the Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in insurance. His studies were interrupted by service in the Army Field Artillery, where he attained the rank of first lieutenant.

Upon returning in 1955, Keith joined the insurance firm of Deacon, Schnebly & Co. In subsequent years he was associated with several major insurance brokerage firms. He belonged to the Society of the War of 1812 and the Color Guard of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution. In his younger years, he enjoyed skiing, squash, and tennis.

Keith is survived by his children Keith G. III, Libby, Nancy, and Emily; 11 grandchildren; his former wife, Nancy McCurdy Schnebly; and his longtime companion, Sandra Gibbs. We join them in mourning his passing.

The Class of 1951