Henry M. Rutledge V ’66

Henry died Feb. 14, 2025, at his home in Salisbury, Md.

He grew up in Hagerstown, Md., and graduated from the nearby St. James School, where he played varsity soccer and ran track. He followed his father, Irvine H. Rutledge ’33 and cousin Robert C. White ’63 to Princeton.

He majored in English, submitting a senior thesis on the works of Charles Dickens. He took his meals at Terrace Club and worked on the Bric-a-Brac. Senior year he roomed with Tom Adams, Ken Boudwin, Jim Folts, and John Godich.

After graduation, Henry earned a law degree at the University of Maryland Law School and embarked on a lifelong career as an attorney, both in private practice and for the U.S. Department of Labor.

Throughout his life, he was committed to volunteerism. He enjoyed golf and hunting, especially with his sons on Hampton, his family estate.

Henry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Louisa; and sons Donald and Macon. The class extends its heartfelt condolences to them.