William Prucha married Joan Lesley (’53) two days after graduation. Started as a reporter for the Hayward Daily Review, which led to advertising in San Francisco with Doyle & Hawley. Transferred to Atlanta with three children and became involved with three mergers leading to selling print sports publications nationally. Back to the Bay Area in 1977, still in print sales, with retirement in 1990. Moved to Grass Valley for twenty-plus years, then back to the Bay Area (Walnut Creek). Joan died in 1966 and he just turned ninety.
William Prucha & Joan Lesley ’53
August 10, 2022
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