Dennis R. Horn ’64

Dennis died May 11, 2016 in Spokane, Wash.

He attended Dover (N.J.) High School. A member of Cloister Inn, he roomed with Charlie Eisen, Chuck Schomann, and Dave Watt. Dennis earned a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering. He wrote his thesis on “A Paleomagnetic Study of the Beemerville Alkaline Complex.” Dennis had a dry wit, a brilliant mind, and an artistic soul.

Dennis earned his Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1974. He served on the faculties of Northeastern University and the University of Idaho and as chair of the secretary of the Army’s Science Board. He ended his academic career in 2012 as the dean of engineering and applied sciences at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash.

His personal journey was made sweeter by the fact that in 2007, he re-married Sandy, his college sweetheart and first wife. In retirement, Dennis and Sandy traveled and built a large and eclectic art collection.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons Darrin, Kevin, Justin, Christian, Brendan, and Colin; stepchildren Chris and Robyn; as well as his brother Roger and several grandchildren. The Class of 1964 extends its heartfelt condolences to Sandy and his family.