William R. Bone ’54

Bill died Nov. 1, 2023, with his wife and daughters by his side.

He excelled at Selinsgrove (Pa.) High School and was awarded a full NROTC scholarship at Princeton. He majored in public and international affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School and joined Cannon Club.

After service as an officer in the Marine Corps, Bill attended Harvard Business School, graduating with honors in 1961. He then joined the advertising agency Benton & Bowles, retiring as vice president of account services after 10 years.

He married Lee Rouse of Baltimore in 1962. After six years in New York, they moved to Old Greenwich, Conn., and then to Columbia, Md., in 1970, where he joined the Rouse Co. as director of marketing services. In 1987, he joined Rouse and Associates as the Baltimore County development partner.

Throughout his career, education was an enduring interest. Bill taught at Loyola College’s executive graduate program in management during the 1980s. In 1993, he undertook his most satisfying career decision, joining the faculty at Stevenson University for 20 years and becoming chair of the business and accounting division. His favorite activities included tennis, golf, reading, and travel.

Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lee; daughters Katherine and Elizabeth; and grandchildren Molly, Alex, Caroline, Genevieve, Taylor, and Susannah. He was predeceased by his son, Robert.