Author: Anne Marcotty

HARRISON T. STEEGE, M.D., 79, a retired specialist in internal medicine, died Nov. 30, 2011. A member of Chi Psi, he was the son of Edgar H. Steege of the class of 1930. He received his medical degree from Temple University, served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and then practiced medicine in Paoli, Penna., for 33 years. He was an avid participant in choruses, as well as a birder and a sailor. Predeceased by his first wife, Delite Fox Steege, survivors include his wife, Christine Dittmer Oates Steege; four children; two stepchildren; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; his brother; and a cousin, the Honorable Peter O. Steege ’55.

EDWIN R. KEYES, a former U.S. Marine Corps pilot and insurance executive, died June 17, 2012, at age 80. He was a member of Sigma Chi. While in the Marines, he served for 12 years as a fighter jet and helicopter pilot. After retiring from the Marines he received his CLU designation and worked with John Hancock Life Insurance, both in North Carolina and in California. When he retired from John Hancock he opened a sporting goods store, which he ran until 1991. His wife, Elizabeth Henderson Keyes, predeceased him. Among those who survive are five children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

JOHN W. GOULD, 83, a retired real estate banker, died Mar. 10, 2013. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and served in the military, after which he began a long career in banking. In 2000, he moved to Essex, Conn., where he was involved with the community. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Betham Gould; his son; two daughters; a granddaughter; his sister; his brother-in-law, George A. Lewis ’53; and several nieces and nephews, including Peter W. Lewis ’78.

JOHN C. WILLIAMS, an attorney who specialized in trusts and estates, died Nov. 30, 2012. He was 82. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, he received his degree with honors. After receiving his law degree from Yale University, he joined the Chicago law firm of Sidley & Austin, from which he retired as partner. He served many years on the Village Board of Northbrook, Ill., including a four-year term as president. Predeceased by his first wife, Helen Gilbert Williams, his wife, the Honorable Virginia Blankenbaker survives, as do his three daughters, five stepchildren, 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a large extended family.

WILLIAM I. SCHAPIRO, 82, a retired attorney, died Mar. 1, 2013. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, he received his degree with high honors and with distinction in government. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and received his law degree from Harvard University. His wife, Susan R. Schapiro, and a son predeceased him. Survivors include three children, five grandchildren, his brother, and a niece, Amy Schapiro ’85.

JOHN A. ROBINSON, the retired president of the eastern division of the Longview Fibre Box Company, died June 11, 2013. He was 88 and was the brother of the late William C. Robinson of the class of 1944. A member of Alpha Delta Phi, he was elected to Wesleyan’s Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the only undefeated and untied football team. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was part of the V-12 program. After receiving his degree from Wesleyan, he attended the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard University Business School. He started with Longview as a factory worker and rose through sales to management. An avid athlete and volunteer tennis coach, his retirement project was the establishment of Flyway Farm, raising and racing harness horses. His wife, Dorothy Spencer Robinson, survives, as do six children; 17 grandchildren, including Anna N. Watson ’00; three great-grandchildren; his sister; and many nieces and nephews.

WILLIAM G. COMISKEY, an attorney and former Connecticut State Representative, died Dec. 26, 2011. He was 86. A member of Alpha Delta Phi, after receiving his degree with honors and with distinction in psychology, he received his law degree from the University of Connecticut. In addition to practicing law for 39 years, he served as corporation counsel for the city of Meriden, Conn. Among those who survive are his stepson and grandson.

JAMES E. MALONE, 90, a restaurateur, died May 6, 2013. He was a member of Alpha Chi Rho and received his degree in 1947 after serving in the U.S. Army Marine Corps during World War II. Predeceased by one son, survivors include his wife, Kathryn Ahearn Malone, a son, and one grandson.

H. BOYD EDWARDS JR., a retired investment banker, died June 7, 2011. He was 88. A member of Alpha Delta Phi, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and returned to Wesleyan, where he received his degree in 1947. His four children and five grandchildren survive.

ROY L. WENTZ JR., 90, who owned the Wentz Pharmacy in Bexley, Ohio, died June 28, 2012. A member of Delta Tau Delta, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received his degree from the Ohio State University. Predeceased by his first wife, Jane Weathers Wentz, he is survived by his wife, Mary M. Wentz, two children, three stepchildren, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.