Michael S. Mathews ’62

Mike died May 17, 2025, at Princeton Medical Center of acute respiratory failure.

He came to us from Columbus Academy, where he was president of his class, editor of the school newspaper, and participated in football, basketball, and student government. At Princeton, he was a Woodrow Wilson School major, editor of The Daily Princetonian, chairman of the Campus Fund Drive, a Chapel deacon, a member of Cap and Gown, and the recipient of the Detwiler Prize as the senior who had demonstrated outstanding service to the class.

Following graduation, Mike earned his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1965. After practicing corporate law for four years, he joined Smith Barney in its corporate finance department. From there he focused his career on Scandinavia, helping to start investment banking and U.S. operations for Swedish and Norwegian banks. In 1992, he became an independent financial consultant, public company director, and private equity investor.

He loved his friends, good writing, extensive world travel, and world affairs.

Mike is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cecilia; their sons, Brandon and wife Kristina, Mark and wife Vickie, and Alexander; and five grandchildren.