John Henry Lewin Jr. ’61

John died June 12, 2025, of pulmonary disease at his home in Bethany Beach, Del.

Born in Baltimore, he came to Princeton from Gilman School. He majored in English, ate at Colonial, and was a member of the Prince and Theatre Intime. His senior year roommates were Chris Perry, Ted Kurz, and Bill Wu.

After Princeton he earned a J.D. at the University of Maryland School of Law, then joined Venable, Baetjer & Howard, where he became a partner and then head of the litigation department. He was elected president of the Baltimore City Bar Association and was a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He belonged to the Elkridge Club, the Bachelors’ Cotillion, and the Cripple Creek Club. After retiring to Bethany Beach, he worked as a mediator and wrote four books about his life and career. He loved jazz and was a founder of the Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society, and he had a lifelong commitment to civil rights.

John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Tolly; children Janet and Jack; and six grandchildren.