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Gilbert Norman Plass *47

Gilbert Norman Plass died March 1, 2004, in Bryan, Texas. He was 83. Born in Toronto, Canada, Gilbert graduated from Harvard in 1941 and earned…

Leon A. Henkin *47

Leon A. Henkin, professor emeritus of mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, and for more than 40 years an effective advocate for diversity in…

William Morris Meredith ’40 *47

Bill’s death May 30, 2007, inspired headlines and four-column obituaries, including “Poet Who Wed Depth to Form” [The New York Times], and “Poet and friend…

Richard E. Horner *47

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Richard E. Horner died in San Antonio, Tex., Feb. 28, 2002. He was 84. Horner received his master's in aeronautical…

John P. Wendell ’40 *47

Jack, a longtime resident of Warren, Pa., died unexpectedly Feb. 14, 2004, from complications after surgery. He prepared at the Hill School in Pottstown, and…

Benjamin Shimberg *47

Benjamin Shimberg died Sept. 24, 2003, in Trenton, N.J. He was 85. Born in Rochester, N.Y., Shimberg graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa…

Edward L. Stanley ’40 *47

It seems such a short while ago that Ed was anticipating another productive sugaring season from his Pennsylvania maple trees and another vigorous hike in…

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