Peter D. Clark Jr. ’50

Pete died June 2, 2016, in Houston, Texas, where he and his wife, Susan, had moved a few years ago to be close to their children.

He came to Princeton from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pa. He majored in economics, wrestled as a freshman, and belonged to Terrace.

After graduation he entered the Army. He was first stationed at Fort Dix, then in Germany. Pete’s career was spent in the Bell System: Bell Labs, Western Electric, and New Jersey Bell. After retiring in 1987, he moved to Spring, Texas, and lived there for 15 years; then he moved to Plantation in Venice, Fla., where he enjoyed another 11 years before returning to Texas.

Pete was interested in politics and was active on local boards of education in New Jersey and Texas. He enjoyed sports, especially tennis and baseball. He was especially fond of his Scotties.

Pete is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susan; son Douglas; daughter Amy; and six grandchildren.