Russell B. Kirby Jr. ’50 *54

A Bronze Star recipient in World War II, Russ died May 14, 2015, in Minnesota.

He was born in Allentown, Pa. After high school graduation, Russ served in the Army for three years. He saw action with the 99th Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the Rhine at Remagen, and was later discharged as a second lieutenant.

Russ, who also answered to “Joe,” was on the swimming team and a member of Charter. He married Charlotte Kelton after his junior year and graduated with honors in mechanical engineering, staying at Princeton to earn his master’s degree. Russ moved to Minnesota, where he began a 30-year career with 3M, and lived the remainder of his life.

He served on the Baytown Township planning commission while his wife, Charlotte, was town clerk. Russ was active in local politics and enjoyed canoeing, bridge, reading, traveling, and, after retirement, winters spent in Hawaii.

Charlotte predeceased him. Our sympathy goes to his children, Katherine, Kelton, Thomas, and Russell III; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and his longtime friend and companion, Marilyn McNamee.