J. Harden Rose ’51

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Jerry was born in Springfield, Ill., and graduated from Lockport School. At Princeton, he majored in SPIA, was in Triangle Club and ROTC, and was a member of Tower Club. He roomed with Craig Brush, Arthur Fawcett, and Robert Vivian.

After serving in the Navy, he earned a master’s degree in public law and government from Columbia University. He was a foreign service officer who went on to a career as a private investor.

Jerry died Sept. 30, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; sons Andrew ’82 and James; and daughter Georgia.

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