Robert E. Putney Jr. ’55

PUTT DIED at his home in Baederwood, north of Philadelphia, Nov. 12, 1991. He was a graduate of Phillips Academy at Andover and served as an officer with the Air Force Reserve following his graduation with honors. At Princeton he was a member of Key & Seal Club and was the circulation manager of TIGER magazine. He was the son of R. Emerson Putney '32 and the brother of Paul W. Putney '61.

Following Air Force service, he entered the textile industry, and during his business career he served as president of the Philadelphia Felt Co. and several of its affiliated textile businesses. Following the sale of the businesses, he became a consultant to and investor in textile enterprises. His memberships included the Union League of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

The Frankford Hospital and its Foundation was his principal charitable interest, which he served as trustee and director, being the third generation of the Putney family to do so. Tradition was important to him and he added to the family collection of antique lighting devices; at his death he was serving as president of the Intl. Rushlight Club.

As a lifelong resident of Abington Township and one active in local civic associations and the Republican party, it was not unexpected that he would accept appointment as a township commissioner in 1988, in which capacity he served until his resignation a week before his death.

Survivors include his widow, Anne Brophy Putney; son Robert E. 111; and daughter Christine Mason. His first wife, Frances Hiergesell Putney, predecease him. We will remember him as a good friend, caring husband and father, and as always willing to serve his family, friends, and community.

The Class of 1955