J. Milton Trompen ’30

J. Milton Trompen died in Jan. 2001 at the age of 92. Born in Ramsey, N.J., he had been living in Brooklyn.

Previously he made his residence in Morris Plains, N.J., where he was active in community affairs. A member of the Presbyterian Church on the Green in Morristown for more than 50 years, he served them as treasurer for 21 years. He also served six years on the Borough of Morris Plains council, on the Planning Board for four years, and on the Board of Health for 20 years.

He prepared for Princeton at Poly Prep, in Brooklyn. While at Princeton he wrestled, participated in the choir, and was a member of Dial Lodge. In 1929 he left Princeton to work for the General Electric Co. and ultimately graduated from Rutgers U. Following graduation he worked for more than 40 years for Con Edison in New York before retiring in 1974.

During WWII he served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific and in the occupation of Japan after the war.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor (Hodge), a son, John, a daughter, the Rev. Lorna Jean Miller, two grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

To all of them the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1930