Robert S. Stroman ’60

Raised in Tenafly, N.J., Bob graduated from Tenafly High School. At Princeton, he enlisted in Air Force ROTC, rowed with freshman crew, and majored in economics. Bob joined Tower Club and was active in IAA sports there. On graduation he undertook his Air Force service. Based at Hamilton Air Force Base just north of San Francisco, he served from 1961 to 1964, leaving as a captain. But he never left California.

Bob entered industry with Crown Zellerbach Corp. in San Francisco, and after training worked in industrial sales. His early interest in microcomputers led him into data communications, which led to a position with Pacific Telephone (now AT&T after several changes of name and structure). Bob served there in rising capacities until his retirement in 2000.

Woodworking, stone landscaping (on his steep residential lot), garage (literally) winemaking, numerous supernumerary roles at the San Francisco Opera (from a private in Radames’ army in Aida to many others), plus extensive European travel with wife Betsy, made for an active and diverse retirement life. Bob died Sept. 23, 2020. He is survived by Betsy, his three children, a stepdaughter, and three grandchildren. Our condolences to them all.