Willis A. Lebourveau ’49 *50

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He prepared for Princeton at Somerville (N.J.) High School and served in the Army in the European theater from 1943 to 1945. At Princeton he majored in mechanical engineering and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He was a member of Campus Club and served as its treasurer.

Will’s primary career was spent as a manager and corporate director of data processing in manufacturing industries. His longest tenure was with American Cyanamid in the Formica and Lederle Laboratory divisions. He also worked for Reichhold Chemicals and the Avionics division of ITT Corp. He enjoyed traveling, golf, and furniture construction, and was active in his church.

Will is survived by his wife, Phyllis; a son, David; two daughters, Carol and Marilyn; and four grandchildren. The class extends its sincere condolences to them on their loss.

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