Frank M. Pagenkopf ’60

Frank was born and raised in Chicago. His father, Frank, was in the Class of 1925, and his uncle, Robert, was in the Class of 1937. As a city boy, Frank bicycled to all the great Chicago museums and especially to the Chicago Yacht Club, where he became a member at age 13 and was fourth senior on the roster at his death.

Frank attended Lake Forest Academy and came to Princeton with the Class of 1957. After a two-year sabbatical with the Army, he returned to join 1960. He majored in engineering, played inter-club hockey, and became president of Elm Club.

After graduation Frank joined Illinois Bell Telephone, where he spent 35 years, and finished his career with AT&T successor Lucent Technology. He married Penelope in 1961. They shared a love of travel and sailing. Frank was an avid racer and particularly loved the annual Chicago/Mackinac Race. He also enjoyed tennis, golf, hockey, music, and bridge. He is remembered as his son’s soccer coach for always arriving directly from the office in a three-piece suit and wingtips. He was a faithful, not always fortunate, fan of the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks. Our sympathies go to Penny and all their family.

Frank is survived by Penelope; three children; and seven grandchildren.