Francis B. Lentz ’44

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Francis died Sept. 12, 2018, in Woodbury, Conn., at age 96. He was born Aug. 24, 1922, in Rydal, Pa.

Known as Ned, he attended St. George’s before Princeton. He was active in football, golf, and dramatics. Ned was a member of Colonial Club.

After the war he returned to Princeton to graduate in 1949.

His wife predeceased him. Ned is survived by his daughter, Melissa; and his sons, Marc and Peter.

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