Peter W. Anson ’50

Peter died Jan. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minn., after a long struggle with dementia.

After graduating from St. Paul’s, he served a year in the Navy. At Princeton he majored in history and belonged to Colonial.

He worked a few years for his family’s work-glove business, first in Illinois and then in New York City. After a year attending night law school at New York University, he changed from gloves to law and transferred to Yale. A member of the Law Review, he graduated in 1955.

He started his law career in New York, but returned home to Minnesota in 1961 to join Faegre & Benson as a corporate lawyer, later becoming a partner. He also served on non-profit boards, including the Minnesota Nature Conservancy.

After retiring in 1985 he embarked on many trips, including five treks to the Himalayas and hiking in Morocco and Patagonia. He had a passion for learning, attending courses well into his 80s. He was a true handyman, adept at fixing and building things. He loved the outdoors and took his family on countless camping, canoeing, hunting, and fishing trips.

Peter is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally; four children, including Leslie ’85; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.