Dick was born Sept. 21, 1925, in Franklin, N.J. He joined the Army in 1942 and fought in Europe until 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in France, and he recovered in Great Britain. He enjoyed improving his golf game during his recovery, as well as playing in the USO band.
At Princeton Dick majored in chemical engineering. His first job was with the David Smith Steel Co., where he became sales manager. He left in 1969 to found AB Precision Grinding, which grew to national recognition and kept him very active until he retired in 1990.
Upon retirement, Dick continued his interest in golf and gardening. He was president of the Children’s Home Board, the Palmer Kiwanis, and an elder at College Hill Presbyterian Church. His love of learning inspired him to begin a golf outing to support the Palmer Kiwanis scholarship fund, and he established the Easton Children’s Home Scholarship.
Dick is survived by his son, Peter; daughter-in-law, Maggie; and their two children. He is also survived by his wife, Ilene, and her two sons and two daughters. The class joins in remembering this active Princetonian, and sends its fond memories to his wife and children.