Reginald L. Johnson ’22

Reginald L. Johnson, a longtime resident of Riverdale, N.Y., died at his home July 1, 1997. He was 96. During the last few months his health had deteriorated, and he died of natural causes.

Reginald prepared at Montclair [N.J.] H.S. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton, where he was a member of the varsity track team and ran the half-mile.

He spent almost his entire business career with the Johns-Manville Corp. in NYC, where he rose to the position of v.p.

In 1924 Reginald married Dorothy Maloney. Their marriage lasted 69 years, ending only at his wife's death in 1993 at age 91.

Reginald was a fan of Sherlock Holmes stories, and when over 90 years old, published a Sherlock Holmes book, They Came to Baker Street. He was an enthusiastic bridge player and composer of crossword puzzles, several of which were published in the NY Times. Active in Princeton alumni affairs, he served as class agent for many years. He was a member of the Riverdale Yacht Club, serving as commodore; the Princeton Club of New York; and the Underwood Club in the Adirondack Mountains.

Reginald is survived by his children, William L. '50 and Dorothy H. Truscott; six grandchildren, including Helen J. Williamson '77; and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Charlton M. Lewis.

The Class of 1922