John B. Lee ’52

John died March 13, 2015.

A journalist and public servant, John prepared for Princeton at the Peddie School. He majored in classics, joined Prospect Club, and roomed with Malcolm Strachan.

John began his career in newspapers, first working for the Freehold Transcript, then becoming the editorial page editor of The Trentonian. He also wrote copy for an ad agency before taking up his second career in government.

He researched and drafted legislation for the New Jersey Legislative Services Agency, receiving commendations for that work from legislative leaders such as former Gov. Tom Kean ’57.

In contrast with the rather extensive self-reports from classmates that are typical in The Book of Our History, John gave us one sentence: “I live a quiet life.”

With his wife, Helen, he had six children. To her, his sons Daniel, Michael, and Timothy; and daughters Emma, Elizabeth, and Gertrude; the class offers condolences.