Bennet B. Harvey Jr. ’56

Ben died Dec. 31, 2012. He was a wonderful, multitalented man and a friend to so many.

Ben was born in Chicago and graduated from the Latin School of Chicago before coming to Princeton. Key and Seal Club recruited him to serve as president. He accepted the honor and ran a harmonious club. His senior-year roommates were Bill Bennethum and Allen Smart.

After Princeton he graduated from Harvard Law School. His law-school aptitude score was said to be one of the highest in the country.

Ben worked for a prominent Chicago law firm, taught at a prominent Chicago law school, and capped his career in Chicago as general counsel of the Merchandise Mart. He then opened a private practice in Lake Forest, Ill., where he lived, partnering with his wife.

Beyond his practice in law, Ben was a truly interesting and interested man and was involved in all aspects of literature among other intellectual pursuits.

The class extends its sympathy to his wife, Karen; and his children, Bennet III, Kyle Harvey, and Alexandra Mayoras.