Baltus Van Kleeck ’54

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Baltus (“Barry”) Van Kleeck died Sept. 28, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz.

Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he prepared for college at the Oakwood School. At Princeton, he majored in international affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School. He joined Cloister Inn, was active on The Daily Princetonian staff, and was the varsity tennis manager.

Barry began his professional career as an investment counselor in Manhattan. He moved to Dutchess County, N.Y., but later returned to school and had a second career in psychological counseling. He also worked as editor of a local newspaper, the Barrytown Explorer. He was an avid fly fisherman and loved travel, literature, ice cream, and cigars. In retirement he lived in Vermont and Tucson.

Barry is survived by his sons, Michael and Nickolas; daughter Annalee; his brother, Peter; stepsister Graeme; and his former wife, Susan. The class extends sympathy to them on their loss.

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The cover of PAW’s February 2025 issue, featuring a photo of Frank Stella leaning back with his hands behind his head.