David Reichow ’51

Dave came to Princeton from University School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He majored in economics, was a member of Cleveland Club, served on the entertainment committee of Cannon Club, and participated in intramural athletics. He roomed with Richard Buck, Noble Carpenter, William Carpenter, and Stephen Parker.

After graduation, Dave served in the Army, then worked for American Machine and Foundry Co. (AMF). He moved from Manhattan to Greenwich, Conn., and then to York, Pa., where he remained for more than 60 years.

After AMF, Dave was a VP and general manager at P.A. & S. Small Co. and then became national sales manager of the hydronics division of Burnham Corp. Dave was a committed community member involved in the York Area Chamber of Commerce, the York Hospital Board, and a member of the Farm and Land Trust, to name a few. He actively participated in alumni services for decades as an ASC interviewer, class selection chair, regional secretary, and regional vice president.

Dave died Jan. 28, 2026. He was predeceased by his son David. Dave is survived by his wife of 66 years, Laurie; and his children, Melissa, Chris, and Gretchen.