William G. Wiegand Jr. ’57

Having lived in the South (Mississippi and Louisiana) for most of his life, Bill died in Durham, N.C., Nov. 20, 2023.

He came to Princeton from Phillips Andover Academy, majored in economics, joined Charter Club, and participated in intramural sports. He also worked on the Campus Fund Drive and old clothes collection.

Shortly after graduation Bill married Judith P. Allen, a Centenary College graduate, and they had four children, Julia, Amy, Nancy, and William III. As an ROTC graduate, Bill spent two years in military service, including time in Kansas at a Nike Hercules base, and he attained the rank of first lieutenant. Following brief stints with large corporations, he started his own business, W.G. Wiegand Jr. Co., first in commercial real estate sales and then in commercial appraisals, where he won accolades for his appraisals of complicated properties.

He survived a tornado in Mississippi and several hurricanes in Louisiana, but had to rebuild his office after Hurricane Katrina.

Bill’s marriage ended in divorce, and his son predeceased him. He is survived by his companion, Jane Stennett; three daughters; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.