Richard Hartshorne ’42

Dick died June 13, 2007, in Sacramento, Calif., of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Son of Richard Hartshorne 1909, Dick prepared at the Avon Old Farms School and majored in electrical engineering at Princeton. He was a member of Elm Club and roomed with Bob Weidlein and Dick Salsbury. Dick rowed on a series of lightweight crews, including the freshman 150-pound crew. He was a founder of the Outing Club.

Dick was commissioned an ensign in the Navy on graduation. He saw combat in the Pacific as an engineering officer on the USS Oakland and was present in Tokyo Bay for the Japanese surrender. He separated from service as a lieutenant commander.

In 1946 he joined General Electric Co. as a lighting engineer, working first in Schenectady, then in Honolulu, and finally in San Francisco. He was part of the team that illuminated the Golden Gate Bridge.

Physically active all his life, Dick enjoyed swimming, sailing, hiking, and skiing.

Dick is survived by Peggy, his wife of 62 years; sons Richard and John; daughter Sally Riden; and three grandchildren. To them, the class sends its condolences.