Louis G. Bachrach ’48

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Lou was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Miami, and Huntington, W.Va.

He entered Princeton after Army Air Force service in Germany. At college he rowed crew, belonged to Terrace Club, and majored in political science in the School of Public and International Affairs. As an alum he was active in local school committees, interviewing and advising prospective Princeton students.

He had a successful business career in furniture sales, winning awards. After moving to San Mateo, Calif., he organized and ran his own refurbished-furniture business. After retirement to Santa Fe, N.M., he volunteered with SCORE. He also selected and recruited prominent speakers for a community public-affairs program series.

Lou died June 3, 2015, in Berkeley, Calif., of cancer. He was 88. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; and three children, Jasmine, Adam, and Jonathan.

 

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