1951

1951

Quite a few of us “attended” Jack Giegerich’s memorial service in Radnor, Pennsylvania, via Zoom. Buck Scott was our in-person representative, and class president Al Brout delivered an excellent Zoom tribute to his predecessor and fellow recipient of our Spirit of ’51 Award. Al highlighted Jack’s lifelong commitment to self-education.

Another especially active classmate, Bill Leffler, has also died. Bill served for many years as a member ofthe class of’51 executive committee, filling key roles as mini-reunion chair and class agent, promoting support of the Dartmouth College Fund. He too had been honored with a Spirit of’51 Award.

We have also learned ofthe deaths of Charlie Blood, Bill Halpin, Dick Minor, and Roger Thomas. Full obituaries forthese classmates maybe found online at dartgo/51obits.

Still going strong: Chick Geilich (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida), Dick Terry (Arlington, Massachusetts), and Herb Knight (St. Charles, Illinois). Chick lost his wife, Nina, three years ago after 67 years of marriage. He continues to live in a stimulating retirement community and plans a visitto Bostonto celebrate his 95th birthday with old friends, including Joe Spound. Dick, a longtime Celtics fan, is ecstatic at them winning the NBA title. He recently attended his 70th Harvard Business School reunion and looks forward to an annual trip to Maine with his extended family. Herb remains active, engaged, and contributing through involvement with the Illinois Math and Science Academy, Max McGraw Wildlife Center, and Rush-Copley Hospital. Alongtime outdoorsman, he has given up hunting and no longer owns a gun.

Phone visits with these three reminded me of the richness of our 75-year ties and convinced me to pick up the phone more often to reconnect with treasured ’51 friends. Try it! It’s a great treat! I’d be glad to provide contact information.

Signs ofthe times: Jean and I have decided notto renew our driver’s licenses. A tip: This could be a prime opportunity to invest in Uber stock.

—Pete Henderson, 450 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201; (847) 905-0635; pandjhenderson@gmail. com