Henry Carlton Pflum ’52

Henry was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 20, 1930, and died on May 24, 1991, in Allentown, Pa. He was the only child of the Rev. Henry Pflum, a Lutheran pastor, and Florence Pflum.

At Allentown HS he was active in track, dramatics, and debating. "Hank," as he was known in Allentown, was soon tagged "Pflumy" by his Princeton friends. At Princeton he was on the fencing team and performed well in epee. Freshman year he roomed with Doc Buyers and sophomore year with Bob Owen and Poss Parham. He left Princeton after his sophomore year and graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown. His first employment was with Lehigh Standard Steel.

His wife, Jeannie Dutko, predeceased him, and he is survived by his three adopted daughters, Candace Pierra and her two children, Marty and Austin; Mrs. Glenn Koch (Dea) and her two children, Ryan and Lauren; and Mrs. Christopher Clark (Pamela). We now know that he suffered from chronic depression throughout a great part of his life. A kind, gentle, and generous friend, he brought more joy to those around him than he ever realized himself. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

The Class of 1952