Harry Croft Bickel ’44

Harry, a 50-year resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., where he was a renowned realtor and builder, died in his home Sept. 13, 2005.

He was a descendant of two prominent, philanthropic families of Pittsburgh, his birthplace, and was returned for burial there. He attended Shady Side Academy.

At Princeton, when a bad back kept him from playing hockey, Harry became the manager of the varsity hockey team. He also was a member of the golf team and Cottage Club. After brief military service, Harry returned to complete his bachelor's degree. He met his wife, Caroline Weeder, while vacationing in Hyannis Port, Mass. Married in 1951, they made their home in Chattanooga.

Harry was meticulous in everything he tried. In 1991, he and his son. Harry Jr., formed their own firm. Recently he was named Realtor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors. Harry held memberships in the Chattanooga Golf Club and First Presbyterian Church there, and the Hyannis Port Club.

He is survived by his wife; his son; three daughters, Caroline McLoughlin, Florence Doud, and Laura Peoples; and eight grandchildren. Harry's brothers-in-law are Dana Weeder '55 and Richard Weeder '58. Our condolences go to all.

The Class of 1944