Henry Nevin Gehman ’42

Nev died Nov. 4, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville, of pneumonia complications. After a career in advertising in NYC, he retired to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1985. He and Sally, widow of Jack Nevius, were married Sept. 26, 1999.

Coming to Princeton from Exeter, Nev played on the lacrosse team that won the 1942 NCAA championship, and was named All-America. He majored in classics, graduating with honors, and was a member of Cap and Gown. During the war, he served in the US Navy, commanding sub chasers in the Atlantic and Pacific. Following the war, he was a senior v.p. of several advertising agencies in the Interpublic Group, ending his career as head of development for the Police Athletic League.

A loyal member of the class, Nev was always involved in planning and running reunions, and serving on the executive committee. He gave of himself, raising money for worthy causes, serving his church and community, and was given a "12 Who Care" award by television channel 12, in Jacksonville.

Nev is survived by his widow, Sally, his daughter, Murrell, and his two sons, Hank and Richard '75, with whom we mourn the loss of a wonderful husband, father, and dear friend.

The Class of 1942