Robert W. Hugins ’43

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Bob died April 4, 2002; he was 81. Teacher, world traveler, and former Peace Corps member, Bob was a native of Littleton, Colo. He received his diploma from Princeton prior to serving in the Navy during WWII.

From 1947-58, he worked for American Life Insurance Co. in Manila; Caracas; Karachi; Wilmington, Del.; and Hamilton, Bermuda. From 1958-83, he taught math at educational institutions from Colorado to Massachusetts. A musician and artist, he played several instruments, painted, and was active in community theater. As a math teacher in the Peace Corps, Bob observed his 65th birthday in Nepal and his 70th in Lesotho.

He is survived by sisters Ruth and Elizabeth, and brothers Richard and David. To all the survivors, the class offers its deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.

The Class of 1943

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