Alfred Richard Seebass III ’58 *61

Dick died Nov. 14, 2000, in Boulder, Colo., after a short illness resulting from complications related to pneumonia. He came to Princeton from Colorado, earned his BSE magna cum laude, and then earned his master's at Princeton and his PhD at Cornell in aeronautical engineering.

Dick taught at Cornell, where he became associate dean of engineering, and at the U. of Arizona, before returning to Colorado, where he became professor, dean of engineering and applied sciences, and chair of the department of aerospace engineering. Dick is credited with expanding and improving Colorado's department of aeronautical engineering, bringing it to national prominence. He was an internationally known leader in aeronautical engineering and received many honors and prizes. Upon his death, the university lowered the flag to half-mast in recognition of his impact on the College of Engineering.

Dick was married to Nancy Palm, who died the day after he did. They are survived by their two sons, Scott and Eric, and by Dick's sister, Linda S. Johnson, to all of whom the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1958