Geoffrey Stengel ’37

Geoffrey Stengel died at his home in Gladwyne, Pa., on Jan. 17, 2002, from complications from Alzheimer's. Geoff came to Princeton from Penn Charter School and majored in biology. He received a law degree from Penn in 1940, and served as clerk of common pleas in Philadelphia.

At the outbreak of WWII, he joined the Navy, first serving in naval intelligence and then for four years aboard the aircraft carrier USS Tulagi in the Mediterranean, South Pacific, and China Sea. After his discharge as a lieutenant commander, he practiced law and then joined the Insurance Co. of North America, eventually serving as secretary and treasurer. In 1977, Geoff made a career change to become executive vice president of the Church Foundation of the Episcopal Diocese of Philadelphia; he retired in 1986.

Geoff served the class in many capacities: AG, treasurer, and culminating as president from 1992-97. His survivors include his beloved helpmate of almost 60 years, Louise, sons Geoffrey Jr. '65 and William '70, daughters Ellanor Fink and Louise Barton, 10 grandchildren, including Geoffrey Stengel III '90, and two great-grandsons.

The class mourns his death and will always be grateful for his cheerful loyalty.

The Class of 1937