George W. Van De Weghe ’54

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George was born in Paterson, N.J., and attended Blair Academy. At Princeton he was a member of Cap and Gown Club. He left the University in his third year and became a Navy aviator, but later returned and graduated with the Class of 1959. He was married in his senior year and started in business in Houston, Texas. He held several management positions and started three companies.

George considered his greatest achievement to be his children. The class is honored by his service to our country and extends condolences to George’s wife, Mary; their sons, George ’83, Thomas, and Jerome; daughter Mary; and
four grandchildren.

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