Richard F. Furman ’38

Richard Furman died Sept. 5, 2012, at the age of 95.

Dick was born and lived his entire life in Trenton, N.J. He graduated from Trenton High School and majored in economics at Princeton. He was on the lifesaving and fencing teams freshman year, ran cross country his junior year, and belonged to Gateway Club. He was circulation editor of the Bric-a-Brac, a member of the parking squad, and a cashier at Baker Rink. Freshman year he roomed with Henry Stratton and junior year with Dwight V.D. Lee.

Dick left Princeton during junior year and went to the University of Alabama, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geology.

During World War II, Dick served as a lieutenant in the 2nd Artillery Division. He was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge and received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and other campaign medals.

After the war, Dick returned to Trenton and pursued a career in genealogical research. He served as a poll worker and was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, where memorial services were held.

He is survived by two nephews and two nieces, to whom the class offers sincere condolences.