George Frederic Riegel Jr. ’52

Fritz Riegel, an advertising executive, entrepreneur, and world traveler, came to our class from Exeter, majored in psychology, and joined Cottage Club.

After graduation, he served as a flight officer in naval aviation and finished his service as a lieutenant junior grade. He launched his advertising career with Ogilvy, Benson & Mather. In 1963 he joined Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, retiring in 1973 as a vice president.

Next he bought and managed a travel agency in Wilton, Conn., where he worked with his son, Ted, until he retired to Kennebunk, Maine, in 1995. With his wife, Diane Tietig, he traveled the world, visiting all seven continents. The Caribbean island of Anguilla became the favorite family gathering place, and for the past 15 years he spent a great deal of time at Carimar Beach Club on the island.

Fritz died Aug. 24, 2012. Besides Diane, he is survived by his son, Ted; daughter-in-law Tess Martin; and his grandson, Ted. To them, the class extends sympathy and good wishes upon the loss of our loyal classmate.