Alton H. Pettit, Jr. (’53), Racine, Wisconsin. A World War II veteran, Alton enlisted in the Army Air Forces and served for seven years, honorably discharging as a staff sergeant. He worked for a variety of national and international firms, including two decades with Massey Ferguson, and enjoyed many friendships with coworkers. Survivors include his wife, Sophie Pettit (’53, ’54 M.S.), and son Alex (’14 Ph.D.).
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Alton H. Pettit, Jr. (’53), Racine, Wisconsin. A World War II veteran, Alton enlisted in the Army Air Forces and served for seven years, honorably discharging as a staff sergeant. He worked for a variety of national and international firms, including two decades with Massey Ferguson, and enjoyed many friendships with coworkers. Survivors include his wife, Sophie Pettit (’53, ’54 M.S.), and son Alex (’14 Ph.D.).
