Richard P. Ryerson ’49

Dick died Oct. 21, 2021, at the age of 94. A graduate of St. Paul’s School and a gifted athlete, he came to Princeton and won varsity letters in 150-pound football, hockey, and baseball. After his time in the Army, he went on to graduate from Wesleyan, where he received the MVP award for hockey.

Dick joined the faculty at Tilton Academy in Tilton, N.H., as a teacher, coach, and athletic director. He was inducted into the Tilton Athletic Hall of Fame, and subsequently into the New Hampshire Hockey Hall of Fame, for his outstanding contributions to the sport. He later taught anthropology at Rundlett Junior High School in Concord while also coaching the Concord High School hockey team to two state championships.

Dick’s wife, Barbara Starr Ryerson, died after 59 years of marriage. His four children, Starr Daniels, Rich Jr., Ann Garrett, and Tom, all survive him, as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was beloved by all of them, as well as by countless friends and associates. To all, we extend our affection and esteem.