Robert D. Hardin ’55

Bob Hardin died Apr. 5, 1999, of cancer at Morristown [N.J.] Memorial Hospital. He completed his secondary education at the Hill School. At Princeton, Bob majored in geology, joined Cannon Club, and was a member of the track team. As an ROTC student, he served two years in the Army, mostly in Korea.

In 1957, Bob began his 40-year career in banking and met Carol Jean Kamp, whom he married in 1959. They made their home in Denville, N.J., during the last 34 years. Bob continued with the same bank through four name changes, originally Morris Trust Co. and ultimately Chase Manhattan. He retired in 1997 as a senior v.p.

Bob was an avid aviation enthusiast, as a pilot for 27 years and as an aircraft owner. He was involved with his community as a member of the Morristown Jaycees, Rotary International, Kiwanis Intl., United Way, Denville Little League, the Knuth Farm Foundation, and his church.

We remember Bob for his unwavering positive attitude towards all aspects of life, his loving responsibility to his family, his meticulous planning and organizational skills, and his fairness and respect to all whom he met. He is survived by his wife, Carol, sons Bob and Jeff, and granddaughter Heather. To all of them, we extend our deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1955