John W. Aalfs ’44
John died on Nov. 27, 2001. He had been living for some years in the DC area.
He came to Princeton from Sioux City, Iowa, and majored in economics. He joined Tower Club and was active with Triangle, the Nassoons, and Glee Club. He roomed with Hirschberger '44 and Douglas '44.
After a start in business he went to Union [N.Y.] Theological Seminary and was ordained a United Presbyterian minister in 1950; he served parishes for 32 years in many states, the last 17 years as pastor in New Bedford, Mass.
To his wife, Margaret, and his children, Linden, Mark, and Thomas, his classmates send their sympathy.
The Class of 1944
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