Hans Gottfried Schleicher ’38

Hans, or "Baldy," died in his sleep on Jan. 25, 2002, after a long battle with Parkinson's.

He came to Princeton from Andover and Woodstock, N.Y., with John Faggi '39 and graduated with honors in chemical engineering. He was a manager of Elm Club.

Hans devoted his 35-year professional career to Monsanto Chemical Co., principally in Texas. As general superintendent in charge of production, he developed what became the largest ethylene plant in the world. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

He retired in 1973 to a busy life of fine woodworking, gardening, skiing, photography, Rotary Club, scouting, and Episcopal Church activities, and was also a member of the Parkinson's Support Group of Asheville, N.C. In addition he and his wife, Patty, were very active in stewardship of the earth and the peace movement.

Hans, a wonderful family man, is survived by Patricia, his wife of 56 years; sons Hart, Frederick, and Karl '75; daughter Marian Schleicher; six grandchildren; and a brother, Karl. The class extends its condolences to all the Schleicher family.

The Class of 1938