William “Ernie” Minor III ’55

William “Ernie” Minor III ’55, of Cincinnati; Aug. 8. He was involved in the printing and radio businesses prior to entering politics in 1968, when he worked in New York for the Richard Nixon campaign for president. He was a member of the Nixon White House until 1972. In 1980 during the Reagan for president campaign, he was named director of family scheduling and was part of the transition team. He was appointed by President Reagan to be a member of his Council on Environmental Quality and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 1981. He returned to Cincinnati in 1986 to assist with the city’s bicentennial. He was a founding board member of the Playhouse in the Park and served on the boards of the Camargo Club, Scarlet Oaks, and WCET. He enjoyed running the Reindog Parade and could always be found enjoying lunch at the Mt. Adams Bar and Grill at noon. He is survived by four children and their spouses, including son William IV ’76; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.