E. Terry Mattke ’66

Terry died April 18, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Terry came to Princeton from North Kansas City (Mo.) High School, where he was a member of the debate and tennis teams. At Princeton he majored in history, belonged to Quadrangle Club, served as a Keyceptor, and was an eight-season member of the Rugby Club.

After graduation he joined the Marines and embarked on an outstanding military career. He was the first Marine Harrier pilot to serve as an interchange officer with the British Air Force. He graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. His final duty station was the White House, where he served four years as military aide to Vice President George H.W. Bush.

Terry retired as a colonel in 1989. Making his home in Norfolk, Va., Terry enjoyed boating, travel, and golf and was active in the Princeton Club of Hampton Roads.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia; daughters Dawn and Jennifer; sons Scott and Gregory; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The class extends its heartfelt condolences to them all.