He was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Joseph and Ella (Jacobsen) Newcomb.

Mr. Newcomb had been a manager for the Kansas University Bookstore. He retired from the National Association of College Stores, where he had been editor of the organization’s National Journal.

He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and volunteered at Watkins Community Museum of History.

Survivors include a sister, Betty Endorf, Kansas City, Kan.

The family suggests memorials to the church.

George Porter & Sons Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan., is in charge of arrangements.