John Gilbert Rathman ’50

Jack Rathman died May 10, 1996, at his home in Rumson, N.J., of a heart attack.

Jack came to Princeton from Union [N.J.] H.S. in 1944. He served in the Navy from 194546 and returned to Princeton as a sophomore in 1947. He majored in history, participated in interclub sports as a member of Cannon Club, and was a member of Triangle Club.

After college Jack earned his law degree from Rutgers in 1955. He practiced law for 35 years, the last 18 as a partner in the firm of Kirkpatrick and Rathman in Rumson before retiring in 1990. He will be remembered by many as a raconteur and a piano player of popular music who entertained for hours without repeating himself. Jack was a regular attendee at reunions, football games, and mini-reunions. He will be missed by his many friends in the class.

The class extends its deepest condolences to Lois, his wife of 44 years, his son, John G. III, his daughters, Carol and Lisa, and three grandchildren.

The Class of 1950