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Have no information concerning John since graduation - 69+ years.  Assumed LOST.

Donald E. Hart, Carolina Shores, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016.  Mr. Hart started several small businesses before becoming the city administrator for Ocean City, N.J. - Spring 2017 Alumni Bulletin

In "Lost" list because Alumni Office has him listed as not a classmate

Malcolm L Hemion:  Born 28 Jul 1929, died 5 Mar 2003.  Last residence, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ  (From an extensive search of archived records by Bob Byrne (deceased), May 2012)

Per Bill Skillman:  William Post Hempstead  FAG: 1929-1974, buried Paterson, NJ.   Have no Other information concerning William since graduation - 69+ years - Updated May 2018.

Donald B Henderson:  Born 21 Jan 1929, died 16 Mar 2007.  Last residence, Saint David, AZ  (From an extensive search of archived records by Bob Byrne (deceased), May 2012)

In "Lost" list because Alumni Office has him listed as not a classmate

William E. Henderson '52, Pompano Beach, Fla., July 9, 2007.  He was a retired project manager for the Dravo Corp.  As a student, he was a brother of Phi Gamma Delta and played on the undefeated 1950 football squad.  He was a member of the Quarterback Club and the Asa Packer Society.  Among his survivors is his brother, John K. Henderson '54. - Fall 2008 Alumni Bulletin

He was a retired project manager for Dravo Corp.  As an undergrad he was a swimmer, and a football player.  He was a member of the alumni Quarterback Club and he attended the 1950 Football Team Reunion.  He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and the Asa Packer Society.  Survivors: Brother, John '54, two nephews; three nieces - Reported Spring 2008 Alumni Bulletin

In January 2008, Bob Hoyt wrote: Did you get the word that Bill Henderson passed away in July.  I had had lunch with him in March '07 in Florida.  He was having trouble getting around with his weight problem.

Spring, 2001: Pat Moran (deceased) took his annual trek East in September and witnessed a Lehigh / Cornell game.  At halftime, the 50th anniversary of the 1950 undefeated team was celebrated.  On the field were 31 of the original 42 players; imagine, not only are 31 of these guys still with us, but 74 percent of them returned!   Of those back, 11 were from our class - Bob Borofski (deceased), Stan Gedney (deceased), Pete Ginesi (lost), Lon Haines (deceased), Bill Henderson, Dave Mesick (deceased), Joe Orr (deceased), Dick Pradetto (deceased), Walt Pullar (deceased), Dick Schmidt (deceased) and Bill Smith (deceased).

No news - In Epitome.

Norman B Hernsdorf:  Born 15 Feb 1928; died 3 May 2000.
Last residence, Wayne, New Jersey.  (From an extensive search of archived records by Bob Byrne (deceased), May 2012)

Per Bill Skillman:  Neil Roger Herrick Great Neck NY in '83, West Redding, Ct in '03, Radaris has 87, lived in NY and Redding CT.  Have no other information concerning Neil since graduation - 69+ years.  Assumed LOST - Updated May 2018

In "Lost" list because Alumni Office has him listed as not a classmate

This is to inform you that my Uncle, Lawrence Hess, Class of "52", passed away on the 5th of November 2006, in Snellville, Ga.  I came across your Lehigh Univ. web site by accident while doing some research about my family, the Hess’, which is where I found a picture of my uncle.  I also noticed that no one had posted that he had passed away so I thought I’d inform you and his classmates.  His widow aunt Susan, still lives in Snellville Ga.  He was a really great uncle, a loyal Lehigh man, and will be sorely missed.  There are two sons, Thomas Hess, is an officer in the US Navy stationed presently in San Diego, Calif., and Larry Hess in Duluth, GA.    Thank you, John H. Hess - April 2009

Obituary:
Larry Hess, 79, worked as Secret Service agent

It wasn't easy for Larry Hess to become a Secret Service agent, but once in. he quickly became a good one.  When Larry and I joined, there were only 300 agents, "said Frank Slocum of Waianae, Hawaii.  "In order to get into the Secret Service, somebody had to die or resign or be fired to create an opening!”  That was 1955, and the service was under the Treasury Department.  "We always had to set an example of thrift," said the retired agent.  "We had to drive old cars without radios or air conditioning!”  Working counterfeit cases, Mr. Hess helped agents get nicer cars to drive.  "We always met with the suspect in his own car, "Mr. Slocum said, became those had more luxuries than Secret Service cars, "That way, after we got the counterfeit money, we could sell the car.  That's how we got our cars!”

Mr. Hess, who was an expert marksman, was assigned to field offices from Los Angeles to Atlanta.  He helped protect presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower onward through his retirement in 1981, said his son. Tom Hess of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The funeral for Lawrence Thomas Hess. 79, of Snellville is at 11 a.m. today at Henry Funeral Home.  The graveside service is at 2:30 p.m. today at Georgia Veterans Cemetery in Milledgeville.  He died of cancer Sunday at Embracing Hospice.

When a president was traveling new the field office where he was assigned, Mr. Hess was called upon to provide additional Secret Service protection, Mr. Slocum said.  For three years he protected Eisenhower's grandson, David Eisenhower, with whom he maintained a relationship, his son said.  When President Eisenhower was playing golf at Augusta National or in Palm Springs, Calif., Mr. Hess was on the course with him, but not on the fairway.  "We had to walk in the rough toting radios and machine guns," Mr. Slocum said. "That's why I don't like golf!”  Mr. Hess was attached to President Richard Nixon's historic trip to China and to the investigation of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, his son said.

Because he was a bachelor in the Secret Service, he got moved around frequently and called upon for a variety of assignments, Mr. Slocum said.  I would consider Larry a good agent became he was very conscientious," he said.  "He was a go‑getter, plus, he was a very smart guy."

Once he left the Secret Service, Mr. Hess continued to protect presidents in his fashion.  Through letters to the editor of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, he castigated the press, opponents of the president and the nation's allies.  "He was a Ronald Reagan Republican," his son said.

At home, he entertained himself playing the piano and collecting beer steins.  In the community, the World War II U.S. Navy veteran had been see an officer of VFW 4180 and of the American Legion in Snellville, his son said.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Hess; another son, Larry Hess of Snellville; and two grandchildren.

 Secret Service agent Larry Hess works security for
President Lyndon B. Johnson as he addresses troops in the 1960s.

Frederick Asa Hilder:  Born 16 Oct 1931; died 3 June 1990.  Entered Service 8 Sep 1952.  CMDR US Navy, Korea, Vietnam. Buried in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, VA.  (From an extensive search of archived records by Bob Byrne (deceased)

In "Lost" list because Alumni Office has him listed as not a classmate

Richard Lee Holmes:  Born 1 Aug 1930; died 10 Mar 2004.  Last residence, Coffeyville, Kansas.  (From an extensive search of archived records by Bob Byrne (deceased), May 2012)

Have no information concerning Edward since graduation - 69+ years.  Assumed LOST.

Per Bill Skillman:  George John Horvat, Watchung, NJ. '83  Las Vegas '03   Zabasearch Las Vegas, NV, 702-255-6452, no answer.    WhitePages has him in Laguna Woods, CA at 86.  Was in Las Vegas and Watchung!  No address or phone.  Have no other information concerning George since graduation - 69+ years.  Assumed LOST - Updated May 2018.

Eugene G. Howie '52, Naples, Fla., June 7, 2015.  Mr. Howie held membership in Omi­cron Delta Kappa honor society, played for the Lehigh baseball team, and was a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.  He served as a first lieutenant in the U.S.  Air Force Air Defense Com­mand during the Korean War.  He worked as a manager of group headquarters strategic planning for IBM Corp.  and formed Parke Business Systems.

Summer 2003:  Gail and Gene Howie, Darien, Conn., had a great time at our 50th Reunion and thanked the committee and officers for their efforts.

Donald "Don" Hubsch

Have no information on Don in 69+ years so reluctantly moved him to "LOST" list.  Statistically this is realistic - contact if in error. - April 2021

May, 2000: One of the best letters I have received in 15 years as your correspondent (Pat Moran, deceased) came from Don Hubsch.  I will share it with you verbatim.  "I have finally retired (the second time) and have moved from Westfield, N.J., to Del Webb Sun City, Hilton Head, S.C., to play golf and bridge with my wife, Margaret.  Our three sons are doing well.  Our youngest went to Lehigh (Class of '80) and still holds several track records there.  He is now treasurer for Fox Sports."

"I worked for ITT for 24 years and spent most of the time traveling the world.  I was in charge of the organization and productivity of their 400,000 employees in 132 countries.  I took early retirement at 55 and went into the printing business with a friend of mine.  We will be spending the Millennium in Budapest and I hope to get back to Lehigh for the big one in 2002."  Thanks, Don. I would love to get more "out of the past" letters from your mates out there!

In "Lost" list because Alumni Office has him listed as not a classmate

Douglas Alan Hughes:  Born 31 Oct 1932; died 3 Jan 1994.  SSN issued in Washington State before 1951.   (From an extensive search of archived records by Bob Byrne (deceased), May 2012)

Per Fall 2018 Alumni Bulletin:  Charles S. Hyatt '52, Columbus, Ohio, May 20, 2018.  A Delta Tau Delta brother, Mr. Hyatt made his career in banking and was involved with the first ATM machines and the direct deposit of paychecks and automatic bill authorization payments - November 2018

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