William H. Friesell III ’40

Known to us as “Frizzle,” William died March 10, 2017, in Vero Beach, Fla., his home for 37 years. He was 98.

Born in Pittsburgh, he came to Princeton from the Lawrenceville School. At Princeton he majored in geology and graduated with honors. William took his meals at Elm, played 150-pound football, was a cheerleader, and was in Triangle and the chorus. He roomed senior year with Cutler, Haggard, and Norton.

After Princeton William joined the U.S. Steel Corp., managing all of its mills along the Monongahela River and pioneering the introduction of a new steel-making technology. One of the first licensed bow hunters in Pennsylvania, he loved fishing, golf, and hunting, and took an active interest in the community and local government. In retirement he was similarly active in Vero Beach, belonging to several yacht and beach clubs. He was a life member of the Masons.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary Jean; two sons, William IV and Ernst; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.