Wallace Buell ’47

After three years as a Marine (one in Guam), Wally returned to Princeton in 1947. At Reunions in June, he whistled at a girl (Anne Lambert) carrying 1927's banner, sought her out, and married her June 18, 1949.

Graduating in 1950, Wally joined Allstate Insurance Co. in Hartford, Conn., and moved to nearby Windsor. Thirty-three years later, and after raising three children, he retired and began a new, rich life with Anne: cruising and living on their sailboat, building a home in Ireland and living there for 10 years, and returning to enjoy life in Hyde Park, Vt.

Wally was a laid-back guy with a great sense of humor and a passion for golf, fishing, and the Red Sox. He loved Princeton and our class, and in 2005 he and Anne offered to host a mini-reunion in Ireland. Sadly, he lost a struggle with myeloma July 29, 2006.

Anne carried on and led a wonderful, unforgettable '47 event in Ireland. We send her our affection, admiration, and gratitude for providing this tribute to Wally — as well as our sympathy to her, their three children, and four grandchildren.