Lawrence J. Hatterer ’47

A pre-med major in the V-12 program at Princeton, Larry served in the Navy and graduated in 1949. He earned a medical degree in psychiatry from Columbia in 1951 and soon married Myra, also a psychiatrist, who became both "loving wife" and "professional partner."

In addition to practicing psychiatry and teaching, Larry wrote numerous professional works, and increasingly centered his career on providing public-health services in the field of drug addiction. He authored The Artist in Society and other books on such diverse subjects as homosexuality and addiction. These and other artistic accomplishments led to "intense involvements in cross-country lecture tours and [the world of] high-end, fast New York creative society," he said.

To escape that "earthly ball," Larry and Myra built a home in rural Pawling, N.Y. — "1,200 feet up" with vast views of quiet farmland. They were also avid lovers of outdoor sports and travel to exotic spots in Asia, capped by their participation in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Larry celebrated both Princeton and the successes of his two Princeton daughters: Julie '79 and Jane '83.

He died on July 13, 2007, having lived life to the hilt. Celebrating this accomplished classmate, we send fond wishes to his family.