Washington U Staffer Dies in Washington Car Accident
The Washington University athletics department lost one of its mainstays on July 24 when Lynn Imergoot lost control of her car outside of New York City and struck a tree. She was 60 years old.
Imergoot, most recently the associate director of club and intramural sports, started work at Wash. U. in 1973 as the director of women’s and co-ed intramurals, a post she held until 1979. She also served in the administration as coordinator for women’s athletics from 1977-84 and assistant athletic director from 1984-2005.
In addition to all of her work behind a desk, Imergoot will be best remembered as the first and longtime coach of the Wash. U. women’s tennis team, a post she held from 1975-2005. During her 30-year tenure as coach, the Bears compiled a record of 435-164 (.726) and made seven NCAA Tournament appearances. Six players also earned seven All-America distinctions during her tenure.
The accident occurred while Imergoot was returning home from teaching a tennis clinic.
She is survived by her son Douglas, 31, daughter Jennifer, 28, and sister Amy Kossak. The funeral was Monday in Livingston, N.J., and she was buried in nearby Deans, N.J.
A memorial service will occur on campus next month.
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