He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, enlisting after his freshman year at Princeton and earning his pilot wings in the spring of 1945. Following his honorable discharge later that year, Bill returned to college and graduated with an engineering degree as part of the Class of 1946. He maintained a strong connection with Princeton, serving on the Class of 1946 scholarship committee and recently as class secretary.
In 1951, Bill married Marilyn Emmans, and their devotion to family (children JoAnne, Barbara, and William A; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren) defined their lives. They shared a loving marriage until Marilyn’s passing in October 2019.
Throughout his engineering career, Bill held various management positions, retiring in 1989 on his 65th birthday.
While Bill cherished travel, golf, and his alma mater, his family always remained his top priority. He treasured his loved ones as his most valuable asset, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
To honor Bill’s memory, the family suggests contributions to the Class of 1946 Memorial Fund through Princeton’s Annual Giving program.