Richard A. Henderson ’51

Dick graduated from the Episcopal Academy in Overbrook, Pa. At Princeton, he majored in electrical engineering. He was a member of Terrace Club, the Glee Club, and president of the Camera Club. He roomed with Anthony Devereux, John Jessup Jr., Elmore Lewis, Gifford Malone, John Pratt ’52, and Lucius Robinson.

After a three-year stint in the Navy, Dick spent his entire career at Philadelphia Electric Co. in systems planning. He was a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He enjoyed hiking, traveling, art, and music. He sang in his church choir as well as in the Wayne Oratorio Society.

Dick died Oct. 2, 2023, in Keene, N.H. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alisan; his daughter, Alice; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.