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John R. Martinson ’57

Jack was born Sept. 9, 1935, in Oak Park, Ill. He died May 25, 2022. He grew up outside of Chicago, graduated from Culver Military…

Frank J. Giovino Jr. ’56

Frank died Dec. 7, 2020. He graduated from Melrose High School, playing varsity football and track. His guidance counselor suggested applying to Princeton, which he…

John R. West ’55

John, a remarkably genial classmate known to many as “Quince,” died May 5, 2022, after many months of declining health in Sacramento, Calif. John had…

Wayne R. Ulisnik ’55

Wayne, an OB/GYN physician in the armed services credited with more than 2,000 successful deliveries, died Dec. 16, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in…

Lawton Storrs Lamb ’55

Lawton, a skilled pilot who had his license in 1952, even before Princeton students were supposed to have cars at school, died Feb. 28, 2022…

John L.W. Lamb ’55

John, an easy going classmate who left school after less than a year, died March 31, 2021, following a period of declining health. Why did…

Truman S. Casner ’55

Truman, precise and focused throughout his life and right up to the end of it, died March 15, 2022, when he suffered a heart attack…

Allan Louis Sher ’53

Al died June 26, 2022, in Santa Monica, Calif., where he and his wife had lived for many years. Al was born in Superior, Wis…

Oliver Grant Bruton ’53

Born in Mexico to American parents, Grant moved with his parents to Louisville, Ky., at the age of 12 and made that city the center…

David M. Watson ’52

Dave came from the Landon School and majored in mechanical engineering. He joined Tower and was a squash manager and a cheerleader. He roomed with…

David K. Smith ’52

Dave grew up on a farm, belonged to the 4-H Club, and graduated from Manlius High School. Before joining us he served in the Army…

R. Patterson Russell ’52

Roy graduated from Choate and came to Princeton to major in philosophy. He belonged to Elm Club, Triangle, the Republican Club, the Outing Club, and…

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2023: Lives Lived & Lost

PAW Published memorials for 569 alumni in 2023, and in this issue, we reflect on 13 of those lives, the impact they had on Princeton, their families, and the world.

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