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Hal Donnelly, Long-Time Alumni C Board Member Passes Away

BOULDER – Hal Donnelly, one of the longest lettermen to ever serve on the Alumni C Club Board at the University of Colorado, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4. He was 89.

Donnelly, who lettered three years on CU's swimming team in the early 1950s, graduated from the school with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1955. Right after he was drafted into the Navy and served a two-year tour before returning to Colorado. He joined the C Club board in 1964 and was an active member until he died, including several years of service in different officer positions.