Richard H. Jenkins ’57

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Dick died April 1, 2012, at home in Beachwood, N.J. He did not graduate and was with our class only part of the four years. He did not keep in touch with Princeton.

Dick served with the Marines in the Korean War, after which he entered the wastewater field. He remained in pollution control for the balance of his career, achieving a leadership role in the state of New Jersey.

His wife, Barbara, predeceased him. He is survived by his children, Richard, Barbara, Jennifer, and Cynthia; and his companion, Gina.

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