Fritz D. Regenstein ’51

Fritz D. Regenstein ’51, of Barrington, R.I.; Dec. 15. His college years at Brown were interrupted by the Korean War and he served in Germany until 1952. Upon his return, he completed his studies and then worked at Northeast Paper Converting Company prior to purchasing and operating a Meineke Muffler franchise in Warwick, R.I. After closing this business, he pursued his passion for cards by working as a casino dealer and managing the Bridge Club of Rhode Island. He was an avid tennis player and competed in many tournaments. He was skilled at chess, playing many times a week, but he excelled at bridge. He played in bridge tournaments across the country, achieving Gold Life Master status in 1993. In his final years, he played online daily and had a regular game at the Barrington Senior Center. As a member of the Viking Bridge Club, he was known for mentoring and teaching those new to the game. He is survived by two daughters, including Anne Regenstein ’80, and four grandchildren.