Roger H. Maren ’49

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Roger died on Nov. 29, 2002, of Pick's Disease, a form of progressive dementia; he was 74. He prepared for Princeton at Lawrence-ville School. Roger majored in music, graduating with honors. He was a member of Theatre Intime and director of the Modern Music Concert Series.

After graduation he spent several years writing about music for the Reporter and other magazines. He then switched to cabinetmaking and became a master cabinetmaker. He also was editor of the antiwar newsletter, Peace Action. He continued his love of music as a piano player, and in 1983 and 1984, he toured the US, singing and playing folk songs. He had been living in a nursing home since 1995

He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, son Sam, and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Rachel, at the age of 21. The class extends its deepest sympathy to his family on their loss.

The Class of 1949

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