Robert G. O'Brien ’46

Bob O’Brien died Jan. 22, 2006, in Louisville, Ky.

Bob, who also was known as “Obie,” entered Princeton in 1942 and joined the Army Air Corps shortly thereafter. He was sent to Michigan State University for the Army Specialized Training Program. After 19 months in Europe he returned in 1946 to Princeton, where he majored in French literature, and graduated in 1948. He was a member of Ivy Club.

After graduation he moved into advertising, sales promotion, and sales at a variety of locations. In 1957 he joined Brown-Forman International in Pasadena, from which he retired as president in 1987. Bob was a dedicated volunteer and churchman, and devoted his spare time to fishing, tennis, and golf.

He is survived by his wife, Muriel; three sons, Larry, Robert, and John; and his brother, Edward J. O’Brien ’42. Another brother, Alexander G. O’Brien ’48, predeceased him. To all the family, the class extends sincere sympathy.