Garrett M. Heher ’56

Garry died Dec. 4, 2014, at age 79.

He prepared at the Lawrenceville School. At Princeton, he was a member of Triangle Club and a contributor to The Daily Princetonian. An English major, Garry wrote his thesis on “The Use of Greek Tragedy in Modern Drama.” He was president of Charter Club’s graduate board.

After graduation, Garry attended the University of Michigan Law School, earning a degree in 1959. He was a partner with Smith, Stratton, Wise, Heher & Brennan in Princeton and later started his own law practice nearby. Garry sat on the boards of Eden Institute and the Nassau Club and was a member of the Federal Bar, the New Jersey State Bar, and the Mercer County Bar associations.

Garry addressed his pursuits with both integrity and a sense of humor. He was a great storyteller and conversationalist, and could always relay a current event after his detailed daily read of The New York Times. Garry most enjoyed spending time with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

He is survived by Gretchen Walsh Heher, his wife of 50 years; son and daughter-in-law Garrett Walsh Heher ’89 and Maureen Dwyer Heher; and two grandchildren, Catherine and William Heher.