Michael M. Weatherly ’54

Mike died Aug. 15, 2024.

He prepared at St. Louis Country Day School, where he participated in football, tennis, and publications.

Majoring in politics, he wrote his senior thesis on “Role of the Vice President,” joined Cottage Club, and participated in varsity tennis all four years and in IAA basketball.

Mike served as an officer in the Army for two years before earning an MBA at Harvard Business School in 1958. His multifaceted and venturesome career included advertising, real estate, energy investment, timber, and, most successfully (by his own admission), becoming the exclusive importer of Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knives (of which he sent a sample to each classmate). He also became a Broadway producer “with mixed results.”

Mike was class president from 1999 to 2004 and otherwise active in class and University affairs, chairing class reunions and soliciting participation and special gifts. He enjoyed many winters at his home at the Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

He is survived by his wife, Ellis, whom he married in 1985; his three children, Elizabeth, Leigh, and Michael; stepchildren Chris, Lisa, and Cornelia; 12 grandchildren; and his second wife, Patricia. Mike was predeceased by his first wife, Eloise; son William; and stepchild Nan.