Waldo L. Johnson ’51

Born in Pottstown, Pa., Waldo came to us from Mercersburg Academy to major in history and joined Terrace Club. The son of Rolland G. Johnson 1925, his roommates were Thomas Rauenzahn, James Eakin, and Samuel Pringle. 

Following graduation, Waldo joined the Army, where his language skills led to an assignment with the Intelligence Service in Germany. In 1954, he joined the Insurance Company of North America (later known as Cigna) as a trainee and where he held a variety of management roles during his 35-year career. 

He and his wife of 72 years, Lena, lived in the Lansdale, Pa., area, where they were active in local community activities. Waldo died May 23, 2023, in Telford, Pa. He is survived by Lena, five children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.