Richard A. Korner ’51

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DICK KORNER DIED of cancer Nov. 14, 1993. He was an outstanding member of the Governor Drummer Academy's Class of '45. At Princeton, he was an economics major and a member of Elm Club. He roomed with Bob Jacoby.

He served in the army from 194547. He worked for General Motors for 28 years and was manager of worldwide leasing when he retired in 1978.

Dick's wife, Catherine, passed away in 1987. He is survived by his mother, Helen; son Richard J.; daughter Joan Gelalia; and three grandchildren. The class extends its sympathy to them all.

The Class of 1951

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