Richard G. Woolworth ’51

Richard G. Woolworth ’51 died on March 6 in his longtime hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Surviving him are his wife of 70 years, Helen; four children, including son Richard Jr. ’74 and daughter-in-law Jocelyn ’77; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Dick’s father was a member of the class of 1916. Dick majored in economics and history and was a member of Sigma Chi, the varsity crew, and the Interdormitory Council. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a first lieutenant and fighter pilot after graduation. He joined his father’s company, the Animal Trap Co. of America, now known as Woodstream Corp., and spent his entire career there, moving up to become the company’s chief executive. Through the years Dick was responsible for diversifying the company’s offerings to include a growing number of outdoor recreational products, including equipment for fishing, boating, and skiing. Dick also served on the boards of the American Stock Exchange, Fulton Bank, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster General Hospital, and Greater Lancaster Corp. He was an active church member in Lancaster and his winter home of Hobe Sound, Florida. Other great pleasures included golf, skiing, flying, and playing the ukulele at gatherings of family and friends.