Trumbull Richard ’39

Trum, the captain of our squash team, died Oct. 17, 2013, in La Jolla, Calif. He was 96.

Trum’s lifelong interest in sports flourished at Princeton, where he played tennis and golf in addition to squash. After graduation, Trum worked in business before joining the Navy in 1942. He became a lieutenant serving in anti-submarine warfare in both the Atlantic and Pacific.

In our 40th-reunion book, he summed up his career in one sentence: “It is even more fun to teach than to be taught.” He was one of the founding members of La Jolla Country Day School, where he taught history for 35 years, was president of the board of trustees for two years, and was named an honorary trustee upon his retirement.

Trum served on many boards and committees during his 60 years in California, including the San Diego Symphony, Scripps Clinic Golf Tournament, and the Southern California Golf Association. For Princeton, he served on Annual Giving and local schools committees. Nearest to his heart was Torrey Pines Christian Church, where he sang in the choir and served as treasurer and trustee.

He is survived by his wife, Sallie; two daughters; and three grandchildren. The class salutes this loyal Princetonian.