Richard E. Curl *43

Richard E. Curl died Mar. 13, 1995, after heart surgery. He was 77. He was director of the Office of Intelligence Resources, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, U.S. Dept. of State.

Born in Edison, Ohio, he earned an undergraduate degree and also a master's degree in political science at Ohio State. This was followed by a second master's in political science from Princeton.

He served in the Navy during WWII as an intelligence officer. In 1946 he joined the State Dept. as a public affairs officer. The Navy recalled him in 1950 to serve during the Korean War. He returned to the Dept. of State in 1952 as an intelligence officer specializing in technical matters. This position required his contacting both foreign and domestic intelligence personnel.

His honors included membership in the Senior Executive Service, the State Dept. Meritorious Honor Award, and three Presidential Citations.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; two daughters; and four grandchildren. To his family and his many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.

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