John B. Mitchell Jr. ’66

John died Dec. 14, 2018, in St. Louis, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

John came to Princeton from St. Louis Country Day School, where he was an outstanding athlete. At Princeton he majored in politics, was a member of Ivy Club, played football and track as a freshman, and belonged to the rugby club.

After Princeton John returned to St. Louis to earn a law degree from Washington University. He practiced law for the rest of his career, concentrating primarily in commercial real estate. He excelled at athletics, loved music and reading, and was devoted to his family.

A highly spiritual person, John practiced meditation on a daily basis and credited the practice with providing strength in the final chapter of his life.

John is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Joelle; son John III; daughter Mariah; stepchildren Abraham and Zoey Nicholson; and sister Nichola Gillis. The class extends heartfelt condolences to them.