Herbert E. Cragin, Jr. ’33 *34

Herb died Feb. 16, 2006, just short of his 95th birthday, after several years of declining health.

He earned a bachelor's in civil engineering and stayed on at the Graduate School of Engineering to earn a master's in civil engineering with honors in 1934.

After serving in various capacities for 35 years with the Taylor Wharton Iron and Steel Co. in High Bridge, N.J., Herb became an independent consultant in foundry management and construction. First, he was with the United Nations in Taiwan and Vienna, Austria, and later he accepted assignments in Singapore, Korea, and Mexico. He also was a volunteer with the International Executive Service Corps. During the war he served as a lieutenant in the Navy.

Herb thoroughly enjoyed being P-rade marshal for the class and was proud of being a continuous donor to Annual Giving for 66 years. He had a good sense of humor and was fun to work with.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cynthia Howell Cragin.

The Class of 1933