Norman Wadsworth Ley ’45

Norm entered Princeton from Westfield (N.J.) High School. His Princeton career was interrupted for service with the Navy V-12 program at Cornell University. He was commissioned as an ensign and served on Guam. Returning to Princeton, he received a degree in chemical engineering in 1947. He was a member of Dial Lodge.  

Norm married Mildred Morton in 1950. His entire 39-year career was with Procter & Gamble. He started in Port Ivory, Staten Island, N.Y., moved to Baltimore, then spent 29 years in Cincinnati. Norm traveled extensively for the international division to manufacturing facilities around the world, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Africa.  

Norm was active in the Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder, deacon, and trustee. He served on the board of trustees of the Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing Center.  

Norm made an impact on Albert Einstein. While riding his bicycle on campus in 1941, he ran into Einstein, nearly knocking him over.  

In addition to Mildred, Norm leaves brothers Darwin ’40, Robert, and Richard; four children, Bruce, JoAnne Cunningham, Eliza-
beth Balinsky, and James; and eight grandchildren. The class expresses its sympathy
to all.