December 30, 2012
Surdna announces the death of John E. Andrus III, grandson of Surdna's founder, at the age of 103. Mr. Andrus joined Surdna's board in 1969, serving as Chair for many years, and reached emeritus status in 1991. He also served as a director of the John E. Andrus Memorial and the Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial as well as many other nonproift and civic organizations.
In addition to his business and philanthropic interests, Mr. Andrus was a devoted family man, many of whom were by his side at the time of his passing. He will be remembered by family, and current and former Surdna staff, as a great and kind man who lived life to the fullest.
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