Jacob Louis Sturgis, 93

REHOBOTH BEACH - Jacob Louis Sturgis, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Cadbury, Lewes. He was 93.

He was born Dec. 31, 1914, in Snow Hill, Md., son of the late Jacob B. and Bessie (Connor) Sturgis.

Mr. Sturgis graduated from Beacom Business School and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Evening School of Accounts and Finance.

He was employed by, and held senior management positions with, Worth Steel Co., Colorado Fuel and Iron Co., and Koppers Co.

Mr. Sturgis retired in 1973 as vice president of Koppers International.

He was a 32nd degree Mason and enjoyed his Masonic affiliation.

He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, where he served in a number of positions including as a vestry member and treasurer.

Mr. Sturgis was also a member of the Rehoboth Beach Country Club.

He is survived by his wife, Nadine (Aydelotte) Sturgis; a daughter, Ellen Bartels of Leawood, Kan.; a son, Robert Sturgis of Solebury, Pa.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

All services will be private.

There will be a reception for friends and family at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Rehoboth Beach Country Club, 240 W. Side Drive, Rehoboth Beach.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to All Saints Church Building Fund, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971; or to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., Lewes.