Michael Fuller Dorst ’52

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Mike died Sept. 28, 2001.

A fourth-generation San Franciscan, Mike entered Princeton from the Thacher School, and though he attended Princeton only his freshman year, he developed lasting friendships and ties to the University.

After Army service in Korea, during which he earned the Korean War Commendation Medal and two battle-star medals, he entered merchandising in SF, first as manager of marine sales for his family's business, W.P. Fuller and Co., then as a principal in Dennis and Dorst Sporting Goods. Lastly, for 25 years, he had his own firm, Property Management.

Mike was a longtime supporter of the schools he attended, the Society of California Pioneers, SF's fine art museums, Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Salvation Army, and Boys and Girls Town in Nebraska. His many friends will always remember him as kind and generous.

Mike, who was single, leaves a younger brother, Thomas W., two nieces, and one nephew. To them, the class extends its sincerest condolences.

The Class of 1952

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