Kai Christian Andersen ’49

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K. C. died on Feb. 23, 2001, at his home in Rahway, N.J. He was 78.

He came to Princeton after service as a captain and flight instructor during WWII. He left after two years to start his own firm, Andersen Sheet Metal Co. in Linden, N.J., where he worked until he retired.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia, a daughter, Susan Andersen Freeman, a grandchild, and a great-grandchild. The class extends its condolences to them all.

The Class of 1949

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