CLASS NOTES Mr. Gengarelly was an active agent of his Yale Class of 1934. He was awarded the Chester Harding Plimpton Prize from the Sheffield Scientific School of Engineering at Yale, was a member of Aurelian Honor Society, a member of St. Elmo’s Society; and received three Major “Y” letters for his baseball career at Yale University. In addition to his shining football career, Mr. Gengarelly enjoyed playing golf and following major sports, as well as the Yale football and baseball programs. He is survived by his two sons and their spouses: Tony Gengarelly and wife Ann of Marlboro, Vermont; and Dave Gengarelly and wife Laurie of Orleans, Massachusetts; one brother, Morgan Gengarelly of Wilmington, North Carolina; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Known to his closest friends as “Ginger,” Mr. Gengarelly lived his life with calm dignity and an open heart toward everyone he knew. His popularity in high school and college was no accident, and his work in several managerial positions in the clothing industry was marked by his desire to listen and be fair to all those who looked to him for guidance. Tony Gengarelly ’59, son of Mr. Gengarelly, was the quarterback of the Brunswick Bruins football team and went on to earn his varsity letter in football at Yale University
Carroll Crawford “Tres” Mills, III ’79, a former Riverside, Connecticut resident, died unexpectedly on October 6, 2008, at the age of 47. He was born on February 23, 1961. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University, Crawford enjoyed a long career of acting in theater, television, and films. He was the owner of Language Services International, a company that provided spontaneous interpretation services to international and governmental entities. Tres is survived by his parents, Crawford and Mary (Wilson) Mills; a sister, Amy Mills Cunningham of Durham, New Hampshire; and a brother, Andrew Mills of Los Angeles, California. Nieces and nephews, James and Cecilia Cunningham of Durham, and Frank and Bridget Mills of Los Angeles also survive him. Ann Kies Arnold, mother of William A. Arnold IV ’81 passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on November 5, 2008 at Greenwich Hospital. She was 68 years old. Her son, William, and her daughter, Lorraine Arnold Sullivan, survive Mrs. Arnold. She was a sister to Barbara Nevone, Janice Rigney, William S. Kies III ’66, Verne Foster and Audrey Paight. She was predeceased by her parents, William S. Kies, Jr. and Janet Mitchell Jacobsen, and her loving stepmother, Lorraine Kies. Mrs. Arnold was a life-long resident of Greenwich, a community she loved and served in many capacities. She graduated from Greenwich High School, Class of 1958, and then attended Marjorie Webster Jr. College in Washington, D.C., where she earned a degree in merchandising. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Arnold was an employee of the Greenwich Trust Bank and State National Bank. More recently, she worked for 15 years at Irresistibles of Greenwich. Mrs. Arnold served as President of the Oaklawn Foundation, a non-profit, educational and social service fund founded in 1948 by her grandfather, William S. Kies. During her 16 years as President, the Foundation supported several educational institutions and local charities, including Brunswick School, Family Center, Kids in Crisis, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. In addition to her work with the Oaklawn Foundation, Mrs. Arnold dedicated her life to supporting many other non-profit organizations. She spent over 20 years volunteering at the Greenwich Hospital and donated many hours of service to the Greenwich Association of Retarded Citizens and Brunswick School. She was a faithful supporter of the Breast Cancer Alliance in Greenwich. Mrs. Arnold also served on the Board of the Susan Fund in Westport, Connecticut and the Summer on the Hill Program in New York City. In her free time, she loved to travel and yearned for her regular trips to Barbuda, Anguilla, and Florida, with her life long friend and companion, Bill (William A. Arnold, III).
Reynolds. He attended St. Lawrence University and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a B-26 pilot during World War II. Mr. Kingery loved family, cars, horses, scuba diving, boating, and tennis. His passion for automobiles started with Russell Motors in White Plains, New York. In 1957, in partnership with Lyman Russell, he purchased Rye Ford, Inc., located in Rye, New York. He later became full owner of the dealership. In 1974, John started Rye Subaru and was actively involved in the business for over 50 years until his death. The multigenerational business continues to be managed by his son, James. Mr. Kingery loved horses. His favorite horse, Mr. Bar Do Too, won the AQHA National Jumping Championship in 1975. He and his family spent much of their leisure time riding together on the beautiful trails in Greenwich. Mr. Kingery is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Audrey; five children, Sue Kingery of Atlanta, Georgia; Jay Kingery and wife Mary of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Michael Kingery of Stuart, Florida; James Kingery and wife Fiona of Old Greenwich, Connecticut; and Jody Womsley and husband Mark of Rhode Island; along with four grandchildren. His oldest son, Jack, predeceased him.
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Russell H. Herman, father of Douglas R. Herman ’93, died on September 13 at Greenwich Otto Fuerbringer, father of distinguished Hospital, a month short of his 78th birthday. journalist Jonathan Fuerbringer ’63, died July Mr. Herman grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. 28, 2008 in Fullerton, California. He was 97. He graduated as head of his chemical engineerHe was born in St. Louis, Missouri on Sept. ing class in 1951 at Pennsylvania State University 27, 1910, the son of Ludwig Fuerbringer, the and was a member of the Alpha Chi Sigma frapresident of Concordia Seminary, and Anna ternity. In 1981, he was chosen by Pennsylvania Zucker Fuerbringer. He graduated from Harvard State as an Honor Engineering Alumnus and College in 1932, where he was president of the was named an Alumni Fellow in 1996. Harvard Crimson and began his journalistic caShortly after college graduation, Russell began reer writing the Boy Scout news at the St. Louis his memorable career with Exxon Corporation. Post Dispatch. He became a National Affairs writHis various positions included President and er at Time Magazine in 1942, assistant managing CEO of Esso Eastern and overseeing Exxon’s editor in 1951 and managing editor in 1960. Asia-Pacific area. He retired as Executive Vice Mr. Fuerbringer served as managing editor of President of Esso Europe based in London. Time magazine from 1960 to 1968. After he left After retirement, along with two Exxon colas managing editor, Mr. Fuerbringer was named leagues, he formed an energy consulting company. head of the Magazine Development Group. It Russell also, served on the Board of the Ultramar was in this job that he started Money magazine, Diamond Shamrock Corporation. which had its first issue in September of 1972. In His work for local non-profits included the the spring of 1973, Andrew Heiskell, Chairman Greenwich Land Trust and the United Way of of the Board of Time Inc., saw Mr. Fuerbringer Greenwich. He was a Stephen Minister at the in the Time-Life Building in New York City and First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich. said, “Hey, Otto, why don’t we start a magazine Mr. Herman had a huge passion for football. called People.” That led to a page-and-a-half memo Friends knew to never bother him when a Penn from Fuerbringer outlining the concept of People State football was being televised. Magazine. The first issue appeared in 1974. He is survived by his wife, Sandra R. Herman, After his retirement from Time Inc. in 1975, and six children. The oldest of the six by his Mr. Fuerbringer worked on several other magafirst wife, Linda Hillman, are Cynthia Nolte of zine projects. He moved to Greenwich in 1953, Charleston, South Carolina; Melissa Novalis living on Round Hill Road and then Sabine Farm of Morristown, New Jersey; Christina Stagich Road. Mr. Fuerbringer moved to Fullerton, of Easton, Pennsylvania; R. H. Herman III of California in l999. John Marston Kingery, father of James M. Mendham, New Jersey, and Tammy Martone of He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Winona,, and their four children; Peter, of Costa Mesa, California; Kingery ’83 and grandfather of Dayton and Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The youngest, Douglas Alexis Selwood of Los Angeles, California; Jonathan McLain Kingery, died on September 24, 2008 Herman of Stamford, Connecticut, is the son of REUNION 2009 was ALERT! of 85. Mr. Kingery born in 1923 Sandra Herman. Mr. Herman is also survived by 17 of Civitella inVal di Chiana, Italy; and Juliana at the age and a stepbrother, Charles Plains, NewWeekend! York, and was the send son ofyourgrandchildren Fuerbringer of Burlingame, six grandchilCelebrate the California, years since graduationinatWhite Homecoming Please most up-to-date information to Story, of Barnstable, of Massachusetts. the late Dr. Lisle Byron Kingery and Margaret dren and seven greatLibby grandchildren. Edwards (ledwards@brunswickschool.org/800.546.9425) to stay informed all the events.