Elton R. Petersen ’48

Pete was born June 10, 1927, and died peacefully Nov. 9, 2016, at the family home in Pittsburgh. Pete’s hometown was Long Branch, N.J., and his business career spanned several industries and companies, including 20 years with U.S. Steel.

After graduating from The Hill School, he came to Princeton in 1944. Pete was a varsity swimmer and a member of Cannon Club, and roomed in Cuyler with Gene Harbeck and Bill (William D.) Rogers. Three Petersen generations have been star Tiger swimmers, including his sons Bruce ’79 and Craig ’82; Craig’s wife Charlotte ’82; and grandson Andy ’10. Pete is survived by his former wife, Jean; children Bruce and his wife, Kathy ’79, and Craig and his wife, Charlotte; and grandchildren Andy, Barbara, Will, Sam, and Yin Yin.