Dennis J.P. Michael ’73

Denny died July 3, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo., of lymphoma.

Born in Mechanicsburg, Pa., he attended Hershey High School. At Princeton, he majored in English and spent a semester abroad studying the works of James Joyce. Denny was active in the anti-war movement, greatly admiring the Berrigan brothers. He was a member of the freshman track team, the Aquinas Institute, and Wilson College. An unforgettable moment came when he invited President Goheen to discuss Princeton’s role in world affairs. Goheen accepted the invitation and one evening had an engaging dialogue with Denny and his roommates.

Denny earned a master’s degree in divinity at Catholic Theological Union. He settled in Kansas City, beginning his career as a social worker. He taught theology at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and wrote a book on Jesus and St. Matthew’s Gospel. He later managed an autism center. The commonality in these positions was Denny’s desire to help others. He enjoyed reading, playing the guitar, and taking nature walks. He planned to attend the 50th reunion, but his illness prevented him. Many classmates were looking forward to a dose of Denny’s sense of humor.

The class extends condolences to Denny’s children, Amy and Christopher; four grandchildren; and three brothers.