Richard E. Zabriskie ’51

Dick was born in Englewood, N.J., and graduated from Dwight Morrow High School. At Princeton, he majored in history, managed the Chapel Choir and the Press Box Refreshment Agency, and was a member of Prospect Club. He roomed with David Demarest ’53.

After graduation, Dick attended the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, receiving a master’s in divinity and later earned a second M.A. in counseling from the University of North Dakota. During his pastorate, he served congregations in Chicago, Ill., Milwaukee and Franklin, Wis., Grand Forks, N.D., and Sun City, Ariz. He participated in the 1965 civil rights march in Montgomery, Ala.; was a member of the Presbyterian Study Seminary to the Middle East; and officiated at countless weddings, including those of five of his grandchildren. 

Dick died peacefully April 17, 2024, predeceased by just 13 days by his wife of 68 years, Karen. He is survived by three sons, Mark, Steven, and Scott; and daughter Kristine; as well as nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.