In memoriam: Harold "Huck" Hindsley

2/3/2022

The MechSE alumnus went on to serve as president of the university alumni association and director of the athletic association.

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Harold "Huck" Hindsley
Harold "Huck" Hindsley (BSME '50)

MechSE alumnus Harold "Huck" Hindsley (BSME ’50) passed away on January 17, which was his 93rd birthday.

After his graduation nearly 72 years ago, Mr. Hindsley became an active and loyal alumnus and served as a Director with both the Athletic Association and the Foundation and was President of the Alumni Association from 1971-73. Additionally, for several years prior to a 2006 grand opening, he chaired the fundraising steering committee for the Alice Campbell Alumni Center, where he and his family went on to establish the Hindsley Great Room. 

Mr. Hindsley lived in Winnetka and joined Northern Trust as a commercial banker in 1966. He retired as a Senior Vice President in 1991.

Read Mr. Hindsley’s full obituary at legacy.com.


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This story was published February 3, 2022.