George T. Petchel ’54
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George died Aug. 6, 2016. He was born in Upper Darby, Pa.
He matriculated from Phillips Academy. At Princeton, he was active in varsity football and the Catholic Club. He left Princeton during his sophomore year and subsequently graduated from St. Joseph’s University, where he was elected a member of Sigma Phi Sigma National Physics Honor Society. He then served in the Army.
He is survived by his four sons, Christopher, Timothy, Daniel, and Stephen; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild. The class is honored by his service to our country.
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