Kenneth Adolfo Mills ’45

Ken Mills died Aug. 4, 2007.

Ken prepared for Princeton at Choate, and joined Dial Lodge. In addition to continuing his impressive hockey career, Ken became a mainstay at WPRU, establishing a lifelong connection as a member of its board. He served in the Pacific as a radio operator aboard the USS Fremont and then returned to Princeton to receive a degree in history magna cum laude. Ken also was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Upon graduation he married Jane King, with whom he had two daughters and a son. In New York, Ken was an impressive contributor to two aspects of the city. He was very active in the Democratic Party as a frequent delegate to presidential conventions, and also served as president of the Broadcast Promotion Association (now PROMAX & BDA) from 1975 to 1976. Ken served more than 20 years as vice president of communications for the Katz Media Group before becoming vice president of press relations at Chase Manhattan Bank, where he worked until his retirement in 1994.

Jane predeceased Ken. He is survived by his daughters, Polly and Penny; his son, John; and four grandchildren. The class expresses its sympathy to the family.