Robert W. Gamble ’47 *48

Bob died March 13, 2013, in Englewood, Fla.

After graduating from Cloquet (Minn.) High School he attended Swarthmore College, but in 1945, he found himself in a V-12 program at Princeton. After 2 ½ years in the Navy, Bob returned to Princeton, earning a bachelor’s degree in June 1947 and a master’s degree in June 1948.

He worked for Gamble Lumber Co. as assistant manager until January 1950, when he became associated with Davison Chemical Corp.’s phosphate-rock division. Bob held a variety of important jobs with the organization until 1953, when he rejoined Gamble Lumber as manager and vice president. He later became president and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1990.

Bob was always active in community affairs. He served as director of the Cloquet Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Cloquet Planning Commission, and as a trustee of the Potlatch Foundation for Higher Education. Bob had a second home in Englewood, Fla., where he enjoyed golfing and fishing.

He is survived by Anna, his wife of almost 60 years; daughter Elizabeth; sons David and Robert; and seven grandchildren.