Ronald H. Wideman ’52

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Ron graduated from The Hill School. At Princeton he studied psychology, joined the Republican Club, and ate at Charter. He roomed with Bob Bolton. Ron had a career in wealth management at UBS, Kidder, Peabody & Co., and Paine Webber, where he was a senior vice president/investments.

When off duty he traveled widely with his late wife, Joan, playing golf and fishing. At home he doted on his favorite dogs. 

Ron died Sept. 21, 2020, at his home in Ponte Vedra, Fla. He is survived by sons Ronald Jr. and Bruce. To them the class sends good wishes and appreciation of their father’s naval service for our country.

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