For Chas Dibble ’74, Princeton Loyalty Ran Deep
There are many ways to support Princeton through your estate that do not involve a will. Charles (Chas) L. Dibble ’74 made such a gift when he named the University as the beneficiary of his retirement plan.
“He grew up at Princeton,” said Suzanne Dibble, one of his two sisters and the executor of her brother’s estate. “He blossomed during his four years there.”
A history major who was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Dibble went on to earn his PhD at Stanford University, writing his doctoral thesis on the art and history of early modern Vienna. He spent most of his career at Stanford University Hospital, working his way from unit clerk in the emergency room to assistant director of access informatics, helping to improve medical records by coordinating electronic patient information and training staff.
A world traveler, ardent runner, and environmentalist, Dibble also gave regularly to Annual Giving, often using his class year as inspiration for the amount of his contribution. His bequest was unrestricted, allowing the University to use it to meet the most pressing needs at the time the funds became available.
When considering your legacy, be mindful that IRAs and retirement plans can be the most highly taxed assets in an estate. Advisors in Princeton’s Office of Gift Planning can walk you through your options.
