Warren Philo Elmer Jr. ’42

Warren ''Bomber" Elmer died Jan. 25, 2000, in Princeton, after a long illness. He was one of the founders of the development office, and was active in the class and the Princeton community, where he spent most of his life after graduation.

Coming to Princeton from St. Louis Country Day School, Bomber majored in modern languages and was a member of Cottage Club. During WWII, he served in the 446th parachute battalion in the American and European theaters, and was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of capt.

Bomber was class pres. from 1957-62, and was a member of the executive committee from 1952 until his death. His 25 years with the development office were interrupted by eight years as headmaster of St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Va., a year as headmaster of St. Stephen's School in Rome, and three years with Lord Mountbatten's United World Colleges Organization. In 1982, he established the Jerry Horton fund to provide emergency financial assistance to Princeton undergraduates. It was subsequently renamed The Horton-Elmer Fund. In 1995, he was the winner of the Alumni Council Award for Service to Princeton.

Bomber is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucy, his son, Warren III, his daughters, Virginia and Molly, his two grandchildren, and his three great-grandchildren; to all of whom the class offers its most profound condolences.