Walter Charles Wurster ’31

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Walt was born Apr. 21, 1906, and died Apr. 24, 1999, in Tustin, Calif. He was 93.

After graduation, he was for a time self-employed until he joined Wheeler & Phillips Co. of Garden Grove, Calif., where he became manager. During WWII, he performed liaison work for the Army and served in the Pacific theater from 1943-45. He was discharged a corporal.

At this time there is no further information available. Walt is survived by his wife, Marjorie. The class extends its sympathy to her and the entire family.

The Class of 1931

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