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Harry Tichnor Freis ’56

Harry Tichnor Freis ’56, July 26, 2011, in Orinda, California. Harry graduated with a BA from 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ in economics in 1956, but officially completed his thesis, “International Tourism and Foreign Aid: An Inquiry into United States Policy,” in 1964. He also studied calligraphy with Lloyd Reynolds [English and art 1929–69], as his handwriting thereafter attested. After 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, he moved to Berkeley, where he met Jessie L. Thompson. They were married for 44 years and raised a son, Elliott, who survives them. Harry was a business development officer for Bank of American in San Francisco and worked in public relations. He pioneered mail-order wine sales for Tiburon Vintners in the late ’60s, after which he developed a mail order Chinese cooking venture and a newsletter, Wok Talk, and also led tours to China. Harry was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He died peacefully, looking out on his garden, while playing his cello. The family suggests memorial contributions to 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Appeared in 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ magazine: December 2011