John K. McNeel ’68

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John died Feb. 7, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas, of heart failure. He was 72.

He was born in San Antonio June 18, 1946. He prepared at Lawrenceville, where he was in the Skeet Club, Glee Club, and Chapel Choir. At Princeton he majored in economics and was a member of Ivy. He was active in the Business Society, of which he was treasurer; the Stock Analysis and Investment Club; and the Flying Club. He roomed with Christianson, Nortman, and Baron.

After Princeton John was a management consultant for gas and electric utilities worldwide for 40 years, spending some time at Planmetrics in Chicago. He was a member of the Order of the Alamo, the German Club, the Conopus Club, San Antonio Country Club, The Argyle, Club Giraud, and Pilon Club.

John is survived by his wife, Anne; son Cash; brother Pleas; and sister Clifton. To them, the class extends its profound sympathies.

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