Fred H. Gregory ’50

He practiced law for more than half a century but he may be remembered as much for his kindness as for his career.

From 1943 to 1946, Fred served in the 23rd Naval Construction Battalion, with time in Guam. At Princeton he belonged to the Liberal Union and Tiger Inn, and graduated with a degree in political science. His father was in the Class of 1914.

After earning a law degree from Indiana University School of Law in 1953, Fred opened a private law practice in Bloomington that he continued until shortly before his death. In later years he took on a large pro bono workload for the poor and elderly. For this he was honored by the Randall T. Shepard Excellence in Pro Bono Publico Award and the Indiana University School of Law Distinguished Service Award. A colleague said Fred “just never turned down a case.”

In the community, Fred was involved with hospitals, mental-health agencies, and Democratic politics. He was a founding member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington.

Our condolences go to his wife, Becky; his children, Charles, Martha, and Megan; and his grandchildren.