Dick died July 17, 2013, while seeking treatment for advanced prostate cancer in Germany.
Dick came to Princeton after high school in West Point, N.Y., where his father was dean of academics at the U.S. Military Academy. Dick arrived as his high-school valedictorian, three-sport athlete, and an Eagle Scout. Four years later he left as a chemical engineer and second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers.
Dick’s next stop was the University of Michigan, where he earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering as well as an MBA. He spent four years in the Army in Kitzingen, Germany, with the 10th Engineers.
After his service, Dick pursued a career that focused largely on jet engines. He started at Air Products in Allentown, Pa., and worked variously at United Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and Bell Helicopter. He continued consulting in this area after his retirement.
Dick remained active by playing golf, tennis, and zip lining.
All who knew him remarked on his sweet nature, gentleness, and sly wit. He personified friendship. To Dick’s wife, Susan, and his sons John ’03 and Scott, the class extends its sincerest condolences.