Peter Haaren ’49

 Peter died March 8, 2024, in Keene, N.H. His wife, Sally, predeceased him after almost 70 years of marriage. He is survived by his three children, Peter, Tyler Louise, and David; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Peter was born June 29, 1927, in New York City. He graduated from Hotchkiss in 1945 and enlisted in the Merchant Marine just before his 18th birthday. After two years as a Merchant Marine cadet, he was placed on inactive status and matriculated at Princeton, which allowed him to retain his original ’49 membership. He majored in economics and belonged to Cap and Gown. After graduation, he went to New York University for an MBA.

After several years on Wall Street, Peter moved to Virginia to join a new paper mill, Virginia Fibre Corp., as vice president and treasurer. In 1977, he and Sally moved to Vermont; he worked for First Vermont Bank, and then was self-employed until retiring in 1994.

Peter was active in Vermont life, serving as an EMT and selectman of Mount Holly. He was an avid skier, sailor, golfer, and lover of the outdoors.