John Edwin Manger ’49

Jack died on July 29, 1999, of a massive heart attack while visiting friends in Perham, Minn. He came to Princeton from Western H.S., in Washington, DC. At Princeton, he majored in S.P.I.A. He was pres. of the football band and involved in many musical organizations. He was a member of Terrace Club.

After graduation, he went to Cornell for his master's in economics. He began work for Allegheny Airlines in 1952 as a sales representative, and spent his entire working career in the aviation industry. He retired in 1985 from Republic Airlines as v.p. of long range planning. When Northwest acquired Republic in 1986, Jack and his wife, Claire, were able to enjoy travel on Northwest as non-revenue passengers.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Claire, their daughter, Catherine, and three grandchildren. The class extends it sympathy to them all.

The Class of 1949