Henry Arthur Bahr Jr. ’51

Henry came to Princeton after graduating from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, N.Y. He roomed with Marc Bodine, Henry Myers, and Alex Montgomery. An economics major, he joined Court Club and was a member of the Glee Club, the WPRB staff, and the Intensely Vigorous Jazz Band. After graduation, he served as a lieutenant in the Army for two years, receiving a Bronze Star as a forward observer in Korea. 

Upon discharge, Henry worked for several companies in the New York City area and St. Louis before beginning a 30-year career with New York Telephone Co., ending as director of finance. He lived mostly in New Jersey (including in Princeton Junction) during his career years. 

Henry and his wife, Marie, moved to the Pinehurst area of North Carolina upon retirement, where he continued his passion for gardening, piano playing, and singing in a church choir. 

Henry died Oct. 20, 2021. He is survived by a son, a daughter, and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.