Peter W. Platten ’68

Peter died Oct.14, 2015, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in New York City and came to Princeton from the Taft School. While at Princeton, Peter majored in English and ate at Key and Seal. He was the executive director of Theatre Intime and directed and performed in numerous productions.

After graduation, he performed with the national touring company of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, until he was drafted. After serving in the Army, Peter returned to New York City, where he met his future wife, Mary June Will. Soon afterward, Peter decided to set down some roots, so he began working for Manufacturers Hanover Trust, which became J.P. Morgan Chase after several mergers.

In 2001, he retired from the bank and moved his family to Virginia. He began working for H&R Block, where he stayed for a decade. Peter served as chairman of the Class of 1968 from 1993 to 1995.

Peter is survived by Mary June; daughters Abigail and Miriam ’01; and his sisters, Katherine and Alison. To them, the class extends its deepest sympathy.