Frederick L. Trowbridge ’64

Rick died Feb. 21, 2024, in Charlottesville, Va.

He grew up in Short Hills, N.J. and attended Millburn High School, where he was on the gymnastic and track teams. At Princeton, where his father was in the Class of ’35, Rick majored in religion, ate at Tower, and was vice-chair of the Campus Fund Drive senior year. After graduation, he earned a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and several other advanced degrees in the medical, hygiene, and nutrition fields. Medicine ran in Rick’s family: his mother, brother, sister, son, and daughter were doctors.

Rick spent his career in the U.S. Public Health Service, becoming a world-renowned nutrition expert. He rose to become director of nutrition and physical activity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he led many initiatives, including the world’s largest continuously conducted health survey system.

In his spare time, Rick was a sailor and a licensed pilot. He enjoyed flying across America with his wife, Jane, visiting their children and grandchildren. His passions were for learning, service, and his family and friends; he was kind, positive, and thoughtful.

Rick and Jane were married for 53 years; they had two children, Matt and Adria ’96, and five grandchildren. The class extends its condolences to Jane and the family.