Robert Hanson Birney ’54

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Robert H. Birney died April 26, 2006.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from Triadelphia High School in Wheeling, W.Va. While at Princeton, he was an English major and joined Prospect Club. He left after his second year, joined the Army, and later graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. Robert lived in Durham, N.C., for the past 40 years, working in stock and bond sales. He also enjoyed teaching as a piano instructor.

The class extends its sympathy to his wife, Beverly; daughters Cathy and Sandra; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The Class of 1954

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