John Thomas Houtenville ’53

With sadness we record the death of Jack Houtenville, Apr. 20, 1996, in Winter Park, Fla., following a heart attack.

Born Dec. 12, 1930, in Trenton, N.J., Jack graduated from Princeton H.S. along with Lynn Corson and later both joined Dial Lodge. Jack majored in sociology, and he played 150-lb. football in addition to many intramural sports. Senior year he roomed with fellow Dial members Tom Boothe, Peter Enander, and George Kohler. He went on to receive his LLB from Penn law school and then went into the Army and was sent to Korea. After military service, Jack got his master's in education and taught algebra and coached football at Princeton H.S. He utilized his law experience by becoming magistrate of the Plainsboro Township Municipal Court. Lynn and Tom remember Jack delighted in marrying eloping couples at night, giving them sage advice and then sending the newlyweds on their way after toasting them with champagne.

Among Jack's survivors are sons John R., William T., and Andrew, and daughter Amy Rojas, to whom we extend our condolences.

Those wishing to express sympathy may contribute to "Class of '53 Memorial Scholarship Fund," c/o Treas. John Strong, 8785 W. Orchid Island Circle, #202, Vero Beach, FL 32963.

The Class of 1953