David M. Martin ’71

We lost a true son of Princeton when Dave died Jan. 1, 2024, in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio.

Like his Princeton relatives in classes from 1898 to 1933, he lived his life in Springfield, except for military service and law school. Dave prepped at The Hill School, joining our class in 1968 after four years in the Air Force. His Charter clubmates remember him as “Gramps” and “What a wonderful guy! Can’t picture him without a smile on his face.” Dave graduated with honors in psychology, lived in Henry senior year, and was active in the Pre-Law Society, freshman tennis, the Neuropsychiatric Institute, Orange Key, and Young Republicans.

After law school at the University of Denver, Dave married Judi Reed in 1975 and began his 46-year law practice in Springfield. During his career, he served on the boards of numerous civic, health, legal, and cultural organizations where his humor, wit, and caring heart were appreciated. He especially focused on underprivileged youth and disadvantaged adults. Dave served Princeton as a Schools Committee interviewer in southwest Ohio. Tennis, reading, and writing were his lifelong hobbies.

The class extends its heartfelt sympathies to Judi, son Scott, and many community friends, along with thanks for Dave’s service to our country.