Stephen E. DeVoe ’57

Steve died Nov. 13, 2023.

After graduation from the Park School in Indianapolis, Steve followed his brothers, Charles ’52 and John ’56, to Princeton, where he is best known for his stellar performance on the varsity basketball team. He majored in electrical engineering, took his meals at Ivy Club, and joined ROTC. Senior year he roomed with fellow basketballers Don Davidson and Ken MacKenzie, along with Tony Bruns, George Carneal, Curt Dohan, Jack Hunt, and Frank Logan.

Following active service in the Army, Steve continued in the Reserve, where he attained the rank of captain. During this period, he married Mary C. Ochsner, a graduate of Smith, and they had three children, Curt ’82, Chuck ’85, and Julia ’89. Steve went to work with his brother Chuck, and father in L.M. DeVoe Co., specializing as a manufacturer’s representative in engineering sales. Stating that he started law studies “as a hobby” at Indiana University, he obtained a J.D. there in 1965, and gradually switched to full-time law practice. He became a partner in the firm of Henderson, Daily, Withrow & DeVoe, and later of counsel to Bose, McKinney & Evans.

Steve succeeded his brother John as president of the Indianapolis Racquet Club, was a director of the U.S. Tennis Association, and helped to found the Indiana Pacers pro basketball team. He also served at various times as board chairman of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and president of the Woodstock Club, helped to establish the Dayspring Center (a homeless shelter), and was active in Trinity Episcopal Church affairs.

Steve is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; their three children; and seven grandchildren, including Tanner ’14.