Richard, known as “Hoss” to his Princeton friends, died Nov. 10, 2013, at home in Woodbine, Md., after a two-year battle with lymphoma.
Richard came to Princeton with five classmates from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. At Princeton, he majored in aerospace and mechanical engineering. Senior year, he lived off-campus with his wife, Anne.
After graduation, Richard continued his love of learning, studying at Princeton Theological Seminary, Rutgers, and the University of Maryland, where he earned a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. He had a long, successful career at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, using his skills in applied and computational mathematics. He was widely published and traveled extensively throughout his career.
Richard was an avid reader and a lover of classical music. He enjoyed backpacking and taking motorcycle trips with his son, Jeffrey. In 2012, Richard traveled by motorcycle back to Princeton for a nostalgic visit, stopping at Pyne Hall and recalling memorable events on campus. After retirement, Richard continued his pursuit of knowledge, immersing himself in computer code, problem solving, and stock trading. He also had more time for his dog — and constant companion — Stanley.
The class extends sympathy to Richard’s wife of 43 years, Anne; daughters Sarah and Jennifer; son Jeffrey; and granddaughter Lilly.