Enyeart, Curtis Warren (01/15/1940–07/27/2009).

Curt Enyert from Tenafly, New Jersey received his Grinnell B.A. in history in 1961. He was in the Band one year and lived in South Younker Hall. Colombia School of Law was the next stop on his journey; he received its LLB degree in 1965.

Curt then embarked on a 33-year legal career. From 1965 to 1972 he was an associate with the Wall Street law firm of Breed Abbott & Morgan, where he specialized in antitrust law. He continued that specialty as corporate counsel for Volvo North America (1972-74) and Caterpillar, Inc. (1974-98). The memorial resolution in his honor by the Peoria (Illinois) County Bar Association said he “was always friendly and helpful and willing to serve as a mentor.” A younger attorney recalled that when he sought advice, Curt “would lean back in his chair, take a few puffs on his pipe while pondering the issue and then lean forward to engage in an intellectual discussion of the issue.” Sometimes the younger lawyer would have to ask, “Well, Curt, can we do it or not?”

Curt was an avid sailor and enjoyed singing and tennis.

He was survived by Melissa Miller Enyeart (Grinnell, ’63), his wife of 46 years, and their sons David and Timothy (Grinnell, ’92).