John R. Brehmer ’55

John died April 25, 2015.

The son of Corinne Stratton and Franklin George Brehmer, John prepared at Kew-Forest School, where he lettered in soccer, basketball, baseball, and tennis. At Princeton, he majored in mechanical engineering, played all IAA sports, and joined Campus Club. John was a member of the Princeton Tigerpaws, providing the beat with his drums. When the other Tigerpaws graduated, John formed another musical group during his senior year. He roomed in 1879 Hall with Barry L. Danner, Mills Norton Ripley, and Richard Hespos.

John’s wife of 53 years, Susan, was with him from the time he was an engineer in the Midwest to when he was a retired executive living in Orchid, Fla., taking an active role in the community. A golfer and tennis player, John loved the water and playing bridge. From these experiences, he drew the material that made him a much-loved raconteur. A man of many accomplishments, warm, and unafraid of a challenge, John was proud of his promotions to top management and his evolution as a swinging drummer.

He leaves behind Sue and three children. The class sends sympathy to them all.